Add 24/70 and 9/20
24/70 + 9/20 is 111/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
24/70 = 24 × 2/70 × 2 = 48/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
9/20 = 9 × 7/20 × 7 = 63/140 - Add the two like fractions:
48/140 + 63/140 = 48 + 63/140 = 111/140 - So, 24/70 + 9/20 = 111/140
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