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Add 16/20 and 9/70

16/20 + 9/70 is 13/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    9/70 = 9 × 2/70 × 2 = 18/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/140 + 18/140 = 112 + 18/140 = 130/140
  5. 130/140 simplified gives 13/14
  6. So, 16/20 + 9/70 = 13/14

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