Add 25/70 and 6/20
25/70 + 6/20 is 23/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
25/70 = 25 × 2/70 × 2 = 50/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
6/20 = 6 × 7/20 × 7 = 42/140 - Add the two like fractions:
50/140 + 42/140 = 50 + 42/140 = 92/140 - 92/140 simplified gives 23/35
- So, 25/70 + 6/20 = 23/35
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