Add 10/80 and 15/70
10/80 + 15/70 is 19/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 70 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
10/80 = 10 × 7/80 × 7 = 70/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
15/70 = 15 × 8/70 × 8 = 120/560 - Add the two like fractions:
70/560 + 120/560 = 70 + 120/560 = 190/560 - 190/560 simplified gives 19/56
- So, 10/80 + 15/70 = 19/56
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