Add 15/6 and 15/70
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 15/70
15/6 + 15/70 is 19/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
15/6 = 15 × 35/6 × 35 = 525/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210 - Add the two like fractions:
525/210 + 45/210 = 525 + 45/210 = 570/210 - 570/210 simplified gives 19/7
- So, 15/6 + 15/70 = 19/7
In mixed form: 25/7
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