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Add 40/20 and 1/70

1st number: 2 0/20, 2nd number: 1/70

40/20 + 1/70 is 141/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    40/20 = 40 × 7/20 × 7 = 280/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    1/70 = 1 × 2/70 × 2 = 2/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/140 + 2/140 = 280 + 2/140 = 282/140
  5. 282/140 simplified gives 141/70
  6. So, 40/20 + 1/70 = 141/70
    In mixed form: 21/70

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