Add 9/70 and 28/20
1st number: 9/70, 2nd number: 1 8/20
9/70 + 28/20 is 107/70.
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,
28/20 = 28 × 7/20 × 7 = 196/140 - Add the two like fractions:
18/140 + 196/140 = 18 + 196/140 = 214/140 - 214/140 simplified gives 107/70
- So, 9/70 + 28/20 = 107/70
In mixed form: 137/70
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