Add 9/32 and 20/70
9/32 + 20/70 is 127/224.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
9/32 = 9 × 35/32 × 35 = 315/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
20/70 = 20 × 16/70 × 16 = 320/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
315/1120 + 320/1120 = 315 + 320/1120 = 635/1120 - 635/1120 simplified gives 127/224
- So, 9/32 + 20/70 = 127/224
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