Add 15/70 and 3/9
15/70 + 3/9 is 23/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 9 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
15/70 = 15 × 9/70 × 9 = 135/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
3/9 = 3 × 70/9 × 70 = 210/630 - Add the two like fractions:
135/630 + 210/630 = 135 + 210/630 = 345/630 - 345/630 simplified gives 23/42
- So, 15/70 + 3/9 = 23/42
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