Add 15/5 and 2/70, Solve 3 0/5 + 2/70 as a fraction

Add 15/5 and 2/70

1^st number: 3 0/5, 2^nd number: 2/70

15/5 + 2/70 is 106/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 70 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
15/5 = 15 × 14/5 × 14 = 210/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
2/70 = 2 × 1/70 × 1 = 2/70
Add the two like fractions:
210/70 + 2/70 = 210 + 2/70 = 212/70
212/70 simplified gives 106/35
So, 15/5 + 2/70 = 106/35
In mixed form: 31/35

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