Add 35/15 and 28/70
1st number: 2 5/15, 2nd number: 28/70
35/15 + 28/70 is 41/15.
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,
35/15 = 35 × 14/15 × 14 = 490/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
28/70 = 28 × 3/70 × 3 = 84/210 - Add the two like fractions:
490/210 + 84/210 = 490 + 84/210 = 574/210 - 574/210 simplified gives 41/15
- So, 35/15 + 28/70 = 41/15
In mixed form: 211/15
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