Add 15/3 and 4/70
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 4/70
15/3 + 4/70 is 177/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
15/3 = 15 × 70/3 × 70 = 1050/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
4/70 = 4 × 3/70 × 3 = 12/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/210 + 12/210 = 1050 + 12/210 = 1062/210 - 1062/210 simplified gives 177/35
- So, 15/3 + 4/70 = 177/35
In mixed form: 52/35
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