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Add 20/18 and 21/70

1st number: 1 2/18, 2nd number: 21/70

20/18 + 21/70 is 127/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    20/18 = 20 × 35/18 × 35 = 700/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    21/70 = 21 × 9/70 × 9 = 189/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/630 + 189/630 = 700 + 189/630 = 889/630
  5. 889/630 simplified gives 127/90
  6. So, 20/18 + 21/70 = 127/90
    In mixed form: 137/90

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