Add 9/18 and 20/70
9/18 + 20/70 is 11/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
9/18 = 9 × 35/18 × 35 = 315/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
20/70 = 20 × 9/70 × 9 = 180/630 - Add the two like fractions:
315/630 + 180/630 = 315 + 180/630 = 495/630 - 495/630 simplified gives 11/14
- So, 9/18 + 20/70 = 11/14
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