Add 75/70 and 14/20
1st number: 1 5/70, 2nd number: 14/20
75/70 + 14/20 is 62/35.
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,
75/70 = 75 × 2/70 × 2 = 150/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
14/20 = 14 × 7/20 × 7 = 98/140 - Add the two like fractions:
150/140 + 98/140 = 150 + 98/140 = 248/140 - 248/140 simplified gives 62/35
- So, 75/70 + 14/20 = 62/35
In mixed form: 127/35
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