Add 20/4 and 18/70
1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 18/70
20/4 + 18/70 is 184/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
20/4 = 20 × 35/4 × 35 = 700/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
18/70 = 18 × 2/70 × 2 = 36/140 - Add the two like fractions:
700/140 + 36/140 = 700 + 36/140 = 736/140 - 736/140 simplified gives 184/35
- So, 20/4 + 18/70 = 184/35
In mixed form: 59/35
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