Add 3/70 and 6/20
3/70 + 6/20 is 12/35.
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,
3/70 = 3 × 2/70 × 2 = 6/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
6/20 = 6 × 7/20 × 7 = 42/140 - Add the two like fractions:
6/140 + 42/140 = 6 + 42/140 = 48/140 - 48/140 simplified gives 12/35
- So, 3/70 + 6/20 = 12/35
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