Add 8/15 and 7/70
8/15 + 7/70 is 19/30.
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,
8/15 = 8 × 14/15 × 14 = 112/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
7/70 = 7 × 3/70 × 3 = 21/210 - Add the two like fractions:
112/210 + 21/210 = 112 + 21/210 = 133/210 - 133/210 simplified gives 19/30
- So, 8/15 + 7/70 = 19/30
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