Add 7/70 and 16/20
7/70 + 16/20 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 20 is 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
7/70 = 7 × 2/70 × 2 = 14/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140 - Add the two fractions:
14/140 + 112/140 = 14 + 112/140 = 126/140 - 126/140 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 7/70 + 16/20 = 9/10
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