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Add 20/4 and 6/70

1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 6/70

20/4 + 6/70 is 178/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
    20/4 = 20 × 35/4 × 35 = 700/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    6/70 = 6 × 2/70 × 2 = 12/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/140 + 12/140 = 700 + 12/140 = 712/140
  5. 712/140 simplified gives 178/35
  6. So, 20/4 + 6/70 = 178/35
    In mixed form: 53/35

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