Add 3/15 and 32/70
3/15 + 32/70 is 23/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
3/15 = 3 × 14/15 × 14 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
32/70 = 32 × 3/70 × 3 = 96/210 - Add the two like fractions:
42/210 + 96/210 = 42 + 96/210 = 138/210 - 138/210 simplified gives 23/35
- So, 3/15 + 32/70 = 23/35
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