Add 10/70 and 15/4
1st number: 10/70, 2nd number: 3 3/4
10/70 + 15/4 is 109/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
10/70 = 10 × 2/70 × 2 = 20/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
15/4 = 15 × 35/4 × 35 = 525/140 - Add the two like fractions:
20/140 + 525/140 = 20 + 525/140 = 545/140 - 545/140 simplified gives 109/28
- So, 10/70 + 15/4 = 109/28
In mixed form: 325/28
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