Add 20/45 and 6/70
20/45 + 6/70 is 167/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
20/45 = 20 × 14/45 × 14 = 280/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
6/70 = 6 × 9/70 × 9 = 54/630 - Add the two like fractions:
280/630 + 54/630 = 280 + 54/630 = 334/630 - 334/630 simplified gives 167/315
- So, 20/45 + 6/70 = 167/315
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