Add 4/2 and 20/70
1st number: 2 0/2, 2nd number: 20/70
4/2 + 20/70 is 16/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
4/2 = 4 × 35/2 × 35 = 140/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
20/70 = 20 × 1/70 × 1 = 20/70 - Add the two like fractions:
140/70 + 20/70 = 140 + 20/70 = 160/70 - 160/70 simplified gives 16/7
- So, 4/2 + 20/70 = 16/7
In mixed form: 22/7
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