Add 15/35 and 6/70
15/35 + 6/70 is 18/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
15/35 = 15 × 2/35 × 2 = 30/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
6/70 = 6 × 1/70 × 1 = 6/70 - Add the two like fractions:
30/70 + 6/70 = 30 + 6/70 = 36/70 - 36/70 simplified gives 18/35
- So, 15/35 + 6/70 = 18/35
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 30/35+6/70 15/35+12/70 15/70+6/70 45/35+6/70 15/35+18/70 75/35+6/70 15/35+30/70 15/35+42/70