Add 32/7 and 70/20
1st number: 4 4/7, 2nd number: 3 10/20
32/7 + 70/20 is 113/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
32/7 = 32 × 20/7 × 20 = 640/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
70/20 = 70 × 7/20 × 7 = 490/140 - Add the two like fractions:
640/140 + 490/140 = 640 + 490/140 = 1130/140 - 1130/140 simplified gives 113/14
- So, 32/7 + 70/20 = 113/14
In mixed form: 81/14
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