Add 7/70 and 3/20
7/70 + 3/20 is 1/4.
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,
7/70 = 7 × 2/70 × 2 = 14/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
3/20 = 3 × 7/20 × 7 = 21/140 - Add the two like fractions:
14/140 + 21/140 = 14 + 21/140 = 35/140 - 35/140 simplified gives 1/4
- So, 7/70 + 3/20 = 1/4
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