Add 20/40 and 49/70
20/40 + 49/70 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
20/40 = 20 × 7/40 × 7 = 140/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
49/70 = 49 × 4/70 × 4 = 196/280 - Add the two like fractions:
140/280 + 196/280 = 140 + 196/280 = 336/280 - 336/280 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 20/40 + 49/70 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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