Add 70/14 and 7/20
1st number: 5 0/14, 2nd number: 7/20
70/14 + 7/20 is 107/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 10 = 140,
70/14 = 70 × 10/14 × 10 = 700/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
7/20 = 7 × 7/20 × 7 = 49/140 - Add the two like fractions:
700/140 + 49/140 = 700 + 49/140 = 749/140 - 749/140 simplified gives 107/20
- So, 70/14 + 7/20 = 107/20
In mixed form: 57/20
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