Add 20/24 and 56/70
20/24 + 56/70 is 49/30.
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,
56/70 = 56 × 12/70 × 12 = 672/840 - Add the two like fractions:
700/840 + 672/840 = 700 + 672/840 = 1372/840 - 1372/840 simplified gives 49/30
- So, 20/24 + 56/70 = 49/30
In mixed form: 119/30
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