Add 20/70 and 84/90
20/70 + 84/90 is 128/105.
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,
84/90 = 84 × 7/90 × 7 = 588/630 - Add the two like fractions:
180/630 + 588/630 = 180 + 588/630 = 768/630 - 768/630 simplified gives 128/105
- So, 20/70 + 84/90 = 128/105
In mixed form: 123/105
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