Add 20/30 and 32/70
20/30 + 32/70 is 118/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
20/30 = 20 × 7/30 × 7 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
32/70 = 32 × 3/70 × 3 = 96/210 - Add the two like fractions:
140/210 + 96/210 = 140 + 96/210 = 236/210 - 236/210 simplified gives 118/105
- So, 20/30 + 32/70 = 118/105
In mixed form: 113/105
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