Add 20/70 and 6/15
20/70 + 6/15 is 24/35.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 14/15 × 14 = 84/210 - Add the two like fractions:
60/210 + 84/210 = 60 + 84/210 = 144/210 - 144/210 simplified gives 24/35
- So, 20/70 + 6/15 = 24/35
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