Add 15/45 and 70/8
1st number: 15/45, 2nd number: 8 6/8
15/45 + 70/8 is 109/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
15/45 = 15 × 8/45 × 8 = 120/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
70/8 = 70 × 45/8 × 45 = 3150/360 - Add the two like fractions:
120/360 + 3150/360 = 120 + 3150/360 = 3270/360 - 3270/360 simplified gives 109/12
- So, 15/45 + 70/8 = 109/12
In mixed form: 91/12
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