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Add 70/20 and 27/7

1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 3 6/7

70/20 + 27/7 is 103/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 7 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    70/20 = 70 × 7/20 × 7 = 490/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    27/7 = 27 × 20/7 × 20 = 540/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/140 + 540/140 = 490 + 540/140 = 1030/140
  5. 1030/140 simplified gives 103/14
  6. So, 70/20 + 27/7 = 103/14
    In mixed form: 75/14

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