Add 20/24 and 4/70
20/24 + 4/70 is 187/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
20/24 = 20 × 35/24 × 35 = 700/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
4/70 = 4 × 12/70 × 12 = 48/840 - Add the two like fractions:
700/840 + 48/840 = 700 + 48/840 = 748/840 - 748/840 simplified gives 187/210
- So, 20/24 + 4/70 = 187/210
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