Add 49/70 and 6/20
49/70 + 6/20 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
49/70 = 49 × 2/70 × 2 = 98/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
6/20 = 6 × 7/20 × 7 = 42/140 - Add the two like fractions:
98/140 + 42/140 = 98 + 42/140 = 140/140 - 140/140 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 49/70 + 6/20 = 1/1
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