Add 56/70 and 18/20
56/70 + 18/20 is 17/10.
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,
56/70 = 56 × 2/70 × 2 = 112/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
18/20 = 18 × 7/20 × 7 = 126/140 - Add the two like fractions:
112/140 + 126/140 = 112 + 126/140 = 238/140 - 238/140 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 56/70 + 18/20 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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