Add 10/70 and 15/80
10/70 + 15/80 is 37/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
10/70 = 10 × 8/70 × 8 = 80/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
15/80 = 15 × 7/80 × 7 = 105/560 - Add the two like fractions:
80/560 + 105/560 = 80 + 105/560 = 185/560 - 185/560 simplified gives 37/112
- So, 10/70 + 15/80 = 37/112
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