Add 9/20 and 36/70
9/20 + 36/70 is 27/28.
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,
36/70 = 36 × 2/70 × 2 = 72/140 - Add the two like fractions:
63/140 + 72/140 = 63 + 72/140 = 135/140 - 135/140 simplified gives 27/28
- So, 9/20 + 36/70 = 27/28
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