Add 20/70 and 6/81
20/70 + 6/81 is 68/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 81 is 5670
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
20/70 = 20 × 81/70 × 81 = 1620/5670 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
6/81 = 6 × 70/81 × 70 = 420/5670 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/5670 + 420/5670 = 1620 + 420/5670 = 2040/5670 - 2040/5670 simplified gives 68/189
- So, 20/70 + 6/81 = 68/189
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