Add 5/20 and 5/70
5/20 + 5/70 is 9/28.
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,
5/70 = 5 × 2/70 × 2 = 10/140 - Add the two like fractions:
35/140 + 10/140 = 35 + 10/140 = 45/140 - 45/140 simplified gives 9/28
- So, 5/20 + 5/70 = 9/28
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