Add 20/3 and 45/70
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 45/70
20/3 + 45/70 is 307/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
20/3 = 20 × 70/3 × 70 = 1400/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
45/70 = 45 × 3/70 × 3 = 135/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/210 + 135/210 = 1400 + 135/210 = 1535/210 - 1535/210 simplified gives 307/42
- So, 20/3 + 45/70 = 307/42
In mixed form: 713/42
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