Add 20/70 and 2/15
20/70 + 2/15 is 44/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
20/70 = 20 × 3/70 × 3 = 60/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
2/15 = 2 × 14/15 × 14 = 28/210 - Add the two like fractions:
60/210 + 28/210 = 60 + 28/210 = 88/210 - 88/210 simplified gives 44/105
- So, 20/70 + 2/15 = 44/105
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