Add 20/70 and 5/9
20/70 + 5/9 is 53/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 9 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
20/70 = 20 × 9/70 × 9 = 180/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
5/9 = 5 × 70/9 × 70 = 350/630 - Add the two like fractions:
180/630 + 350/630 = 180 + 350/630 = 530/630 - 530/630 simplified gives 53/63
- So, 20/70 + 5/9 = 53/63
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