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Add 20/70 and 18/24

20/70 + 18/24 is 29/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 24 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
    20/70 = 20 × 12/70 × 12 = 240/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    18/24 = 18 × 35/24 × 35 = 630/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/840 + 630/840 = 240 + 630/840 = 870/840
  5. 870/840 simplified gives 29/28
  6. So, 20/70 + 18/24 = 29/28
    In mixed form: 11/28

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