Add 9/70 and 14/20
9/70 + 14/20 is 29/35.
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,
14/20 = 14 × 7/20 × 7 = 98/140 - Add the two like fractions:
18/140 + 98/140 = 18 + 98/140 = 116/140 - 116/140 simplified gives 29/35
- So, 9/70 + 14/20 = 29/35
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