Add 20/6 and 32/70
1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 32/70
20/6 + 32/70 is 398/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
20/6 = 20 × 35/6 × 35 = 700/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
32/70 = 32 × 3/70 × 3 = 96/210 - Add the two like fractions:
700/210 + 96/210 = 700 + 96/210 = 796/210 - 796/210 simplified gives 398/105
- So, 20/6 + 32/70 = 398/105
In mixed form: 383/105
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