Add 20/32 and 5/70
20/32 + 5/70 is 39/56.
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,
5/70 = 5 × 16/70 × 16 = 80/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
700/1120 + 80/1120 = 700 + 80/1120 = 780/1120 - 780/1120 simplified gives 39/56
- So, 20/32 + 5/70 = 39/56
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