Add 20/70 and 8/90
20/70 + 8/90 is 118/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 90 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 90 × 7 = 630,
8/90 = 8 × 7/90 × 7 = 56/630 - Add the two like fractions:
180/630 + 56/630 = 180 + 56/630 = 236/630 - 236/630 simplified gives 118/315
- So, 20/70 + 8/90 = 118/315
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