Add 15/18 and 8/70
15/18 + 8/70 is 199/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
15/18 = 15 × 35/18 × 35 = 525/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
8/70 = 8 × 9/70 × 9 = 72/630 - Add the two like fractions:
525/630 + 72/630 = 525 + 72/630 = 597/630 - 597/630 simplified gives 199/210
- So, 15/18 + 8/70 = 199/210
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