Add 20/70 and 12/45
20/70 + 12/45 is 58/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 45 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 45 × 14 = 630,
12/45 = 12 × 14/45 × 14 = 168/630 - Add the two like fractions:
180/630 + 168/630 = 180 + 168/630 = 348/630 - 348/630 simplified gives 58/105
- So, 20/70 + 12/45 = 58/105
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