Add 70/28 and 20/70
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 20/70
70/28 + 20/70 is 39/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
70/28 = 70 × 5/28 × 5 = 350/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
20/70 = 20 × 2/70 × 2 = 40/140 - Add the two like fractions:
350/140 + 40/140 = 350 + 40/140 = 390/140 - 390/140 simplified gives 39/14
- So, 70/28 + 20/70 = 39/14
In mixed form: 211/14
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