Add 20/70 and 15/32
20/70 + 15/32 is 169/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
20/70 = 20 × 16/70 × 16 = 320/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
15/32 = 15 × 35/32 × 35 = 525/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
320/1120 + 525/1120 = 320 + 525/1120 = 845/1120 - 845/1120 simplified gives 169/224
- So, 20/70 + 15/32 = 169/224
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