Add 9/70 and 1/20
9/70 + 1/20 is 5/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 20 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
9/70 = 9 × 2/70 × 2 = 18/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
1/20 = 1 × 7/20 × 7 = 7/140 - Add the two like fractions:
18/140 + 7/140 = 18 + 7/140 = 25/140 - 25/140 simplified gives 5/28
- So, 9/70 + 1/20 = 5/28
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