Add 15/25 and 30/70
15/25 + 30/70 is 36/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
15/25 = 15 × 14/25 × 14 = 210/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
30/70 = 30 × 5/70 × 5 = 150/350 - Add the two like fractions:
210/350 + 150/350 = 210 + 150/350 = 360/350 - 360/350 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 15/25 + 30/70 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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