Add 15/45 and 3/70
15/45 + 3/70 is 79/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
15/45 = 15 × 14/45 × 14 = 210/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
3/70 = 3 × 9/70 × 9 = 27/630 - Add the two like fractions:
210/630 + 27/630 = 210 + 27/630 = 237/630 - 237/630 simplified gives 79/210
- So, 15/45 + 3/70 = 79/210
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