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Add 5/20 and 56/70

5/20 + 56/70 is 21/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    5/20 = 5 × 7/20 × 7 = 35/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    56/70 = 56 × 2/70 × 2 = 112/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/140 + 112/140 = 35 + 112/140 = 147/140
  5. 147/140 simplified gives 21/20
  6. So, 5/20 + 56/70 = 21/20
    In mixed form: 11/20

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