Add 70/20 and 75/35
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 2 5/35
70/20 + 75/35 is 79/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
70/20 = 70 × 7/20 × 7 = 490/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
75/35 = 75 × 4/35 × 4 = 300/140 - Add the two like fractions:
490/140 + 300/140 = 490 + 300/140 = 790/140 - 790/140 simplified gives 79/14
- So, 70/20 + 75/35 = 79/14
In mixed form: 59/14
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