Add 32/20 and 14/70
1st number: 1 12/20, 2nd number: 14/70
32/20 + 14/70 is 9/5.
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,
32/20 = 32 × 7/20 × 7 = 224/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
14/70 = 14 × 2/70 × 2 = 28/140 - Add the two like fractions:
224/140 + 28/140 = 224 + 28/140 = 252/140 - 252/140 simplified gives 9/5
- So, 32/20 + 14/70 = 9/5
In mixed form: 14/5
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