Add 9/20 and 48/70
9/20 + 48/70 is 159/140.
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,
48/70 = 48 × 2/70 × 2 = 96/140 - Add the two like fractions:
63/140 + 96/140 = 63 + 96/140 = 159/140 - So, 9/20 + 48/70 = 159/140
In mixed form: 119/140
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