Add 5/70 and 18/20
5/70 + 18/20 is 34/35.
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,
5/70 = 5 × 2/70 × 2 = 10/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
18/20 = 18 × 7/20 × 7 = 126/140 - Add the two like fractions:
10/140 + 126/140 = 10 + 126/140 = 136/140 - 136/140 simplified gives 34/35
- So, 5/70 + 18/20 = 34/35
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