Add 70/6 and 9/20
1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 9/20
70/6 + 9/20 is 727/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
70/6 = 70 × 10/6 × 10 = 700/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
9/20 = 9 × 3/20 × 3 = 27/60 - Add the two like fractions:
700/60 + 27/60 = 700 + 27/60 = 727/60 - So, 70/6 + 9/20 = 727/60
In mixed form: 127/60
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