Add 9/20 and 21/70
9/20 + 21/70 is 3/4.
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,
9/20 = 9 × 7/20 × 7 = 63/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
21/70 = 21 × 2/70 × 2 = 42/140 - Add the two like fractions:
63/140 + 42/140 = 63 + 42/140 = 105/140 - 105/140 simplified gives 3/4
- So, 9/20 + 21/70 = 3/4
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