Add 49/20 and 4/70
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 4/70
49/20 + 4/70 is 351/140.
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,
49/20 = 49 × 7/20 × 7 = 343/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
4/70 = 4 × 2/70 × 2 = 8/140 - Add the two like fractions:
343/140 + 8/140 = 343 + 8/140 = 351/140 - So, 49/20 + 4/70 = 351/140
In mixed form: 271/140
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