Add 10/70 and 15/21
10/70 + 15/21 is 6/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
10/70 = 10 × 3/70 × 3 = 30/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
15/21 = 15 × 10/21 × 10 = 150/210 - Add the two like fractions:
30/210 + 150/210 = 30 + 150/210 = 180/210 - 180/210 simplified gives 6/7
- So, 10/70 + 15/21 = 6/7
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