Add 84/20 and 2/70
1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 2/70
84/20 + 2/70 is 148/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
84/20 = 84 × 7/20 × 7 = 588/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
2/70 = 2 × 2/70 × 2 = 4/140 - Add the two like fractions:
588/140 + 4/140 = 588 + 4/140 = 592/140 - 592/140 simplified gives 148/35
- So, 84/20 + 2/70 = 148/35
In mixed form: 48/35
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