Add 20/70 and 20/40
20/70 + 20/40 is 11/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
20/70 = 20 × 4/70 × 4 = 80/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
20/40 = 20 × 7/40 × 7 = 140/280 - Add the two like fractions:
80/280 + 140/280 = 80 + 140/280 = 220/280 - 220/280 simplified gives 11/14
- So, 20/70 + 20/40 = 11/14
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