Add 15/32 and 63/70
15/32 + 63/70 is 219/160.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 70 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
15/32 = 15 × 35/32 × 35 = 525/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
63/70 = 63 × 16/70 × 16 = 1008/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
525/1120 + 1008/1120 = 525 + 1008/1120 = 1533/1120 - 1533/1120 simplified gives 219/160
- So, 15/32 + 63/70 = 219/160
In mixed form: 159/160
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