Add 30/70 and 1/20
30/70 + 1/20 is 67/140.
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,
30/70 = 30 × 2/70 × 2 = 60/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
1/20 = 1 × 7/20 × 7 = 7/140 - Add the two like fractions:
60/140 + 7/140 = 60 + 7/140 = 67/140 - So, 30/70 + 1/20 = 67/140
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