Add 14/70 and 2/15
14/70 + 2/15 is 1/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
14/70 = 14 × 3/70 × 3 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
2/15 = 2 × 14/15 × 14 = 28/210 - Add the two like fractions:
42/210 + 28/210 = 42 + 28/210 = 70/210 - 70/210 simplified gives 1/3
- So, 14/70 + 2/15 = 1/3
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