Add 5/70 and 14/15
5/70 + 14/15 is 211/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
5/70 = 5 × 3/70 × 3 = 15/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
14/15 = 14 × 14/15 × 14 = 196/210 - Add the two like fractions:
15/210 + 196/210 = 15 + 196/210 = 211/210 - So, 5/70 + 14/15 = 211/210
In mixed form: 11/210
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