Add 45/70 and 20/84
45/70 + 20/84 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
45/70 = 45 × 6/70 × 6 = 270/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
20/84 = 20 × 5/84 × 5 = 100/420 - Add the two like fractions:
270/420 + 100/420 = 270 + 100/420 = 370/420 - 370/420 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 45/70 + 20/84 = 37/42
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