Add 3/20 and 60/70
3/20 + 60/70 is 141/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
3/20 = 3 × 7/20 × 7 = 21/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
60/70 = 60 × 2/70 × 2 = 120/140 - Add the two like fractions:
21/140 + 120/140 = 21 + 120/140 = 141/140 - So, 3/20 + 60/70 = 141/140
In mixed form: 11/140
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