Add 5/20 and 40/70
5/20 + 40/70 is 23/28.
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,
40/70 = 40 × 2/70 × 2 = 80/140 - Add the two like fractions:
35/140 + 80/140 = 35 + 80/140 = 115/140 - 115/140 simplified gives 23/28
- So, 5/20 + 40/70 = 23/28
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