Add 15/20 and 40/70
15/20 + 40/70 is 37/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
15/20 = 15 × 7/20 × 7 = 105/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
40/70 = 40 × 2/70 × 2 = 80/140 - Add the two like fractions:
105/140 + 80/140 = 105 + 80/140 = 185/140 - 185/140 simplified gives 37/28
- So, 15/20 + 40/70 = 37/28
In mixed form: 19/28
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