Add 20/24 and 8/70
20/24 + 8/70 is 199/210.
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,
8/70 = 8 × 12/70 × 12 = 96/840 - Add the two like fractions:
700/840 + 96/840 = 700 + 96/840 = 796/840 - 796/840 simplified gives 199/210
- So, 20/24 + 8/70 = 199/210
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