Add 20/72 and 7/70
20/72 + 7/70 is 17/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
20/72 = 20 × 35/72 × 35 = 700/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
7/70 = 7 × 36/70 × 36 = 252/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
700/2520 + 252/2520 = 700 + 252/2520 = 952/2520 - 952/2520 simplified gives 17/45
- So, 20/72 + 7/70 = 17/45
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