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Add 20/70 and 30/32

20/70 + 30/32 is 137/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
    20/70 = 20 × 16/70 × 16 = 320/1120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
    30/32 = 30 × 35/32 × 35 = 1050/1120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/1120 + 1050/1120 = 320 + 1050/1120 = 1370/1120
  5. 1370/1120 simplified gives 137/112
  6. So, 20/70 + 30/32 = 137/112
    In mixed form: 125/112

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