Add 5/20 and 10/70
5/20 + 10/70 is 11/28.
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,
5/20 = 5 × 7/20 × 7 = 35/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
10/70 = 10 × 2/70 × 2 = 20/140 - Add the two like fractions:
35/140 + 20/140 = 35 + 20/140 = 55/140 - 55/140 simplified gives 11/28
- So, 5/20 + 10/70 = 11/28
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