Add 9/20 and 7/70
9/20 + 7/70 is 11/20.
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,
9/20 = 9 × 7/20 × 7 = 63/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
7/70 = 7 × 2/70 × 2 = 14/140 - Add the two like fractions:
63/140 + 14/140 = 63 + 14/140 = 77/140 - 77/140 simplified gives 11/20
- So, 9/20 + 7/70 = 11/20
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