Add 70/20 and 3/9
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 3/9
70/20 + 3/9 is 23/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 9 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
70/20 = 70 × 9/20 × 9 = 630/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
3/9 = 3 × 20/9 × 20 = 60/180 - Add the two like fractions:
630/180 + 60/180 = 630 + 60/180 = 690/180 - 690/180 simplified gives 23/6
- So, 70/20 + 3/9 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6
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