Add 9/20 and 6/7
9/20 + 6/7 is 183/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 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 7 × 20 = 140,
6/7 = 6 × 20/7 × 20 = 120/140 - Add the two like fractions:
63/140 + 120/140 = 63 + 120/140 = 183/140 - So, 9/20 + 6/7 = 183/140
In mixed form: 143/140
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