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Add 1/70 and 50/15

1st number: 1/70, 2nd number: 3 5/15

1/70 + 50/15 is 703/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    1/70 = 1 × 3/70 × 3 = 3/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    50/15 = 50 × 14/15 × 14 = 700/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/210 + 700/210 = 3 + 700/210 = 703/210
  5. So, 1/70 + 50/15 = 703/210
    In mixed form: 373/210

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