Add 10/15 and 14/70
10/15 + 14/70 is 13/15.
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,
10/15 = 10 × 14/15 × 14 = 140/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
14/70 = 14 × 3/70 × 3 = 42/210 - Add the two like fractions:
140/210 + 42/210 = 140 + 42/210 = 182/210 - 182/210 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 10/15 + 14/70 = 13/15
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