Add 20/32 and 25/70
20/32 + 25/70 is 55/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
20/32 = 20 × 35/32 × 35 = 700/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
25/70 = 25 × 16/70 × 16 = 400/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
700/1120 + 400/1120 = 700 + 400/1120 = 1100/1120 - 1100/1120 simplified gives 55/56
- So, 20/32 + 25/70 = 55/56
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