Add 72/20 and 9/70
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 9/70
72/20 + 9/70 is 261/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
72/20 = 72 × 7/20 × 7 = 504/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
9/70 = 9 × 2/70 × 2 = 18/140 - Add the two like fractions:
504/140 + 18/140 = 504 + 18/140 = 522/140 - 522/140 simplified gives 261/70
- So, 72/20 + 9/70 = 261/70
In mixed form: 351/70
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