Add 15/6 and 18/70
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 18/70
15/6 + 18/70 is 193/70.
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,
18/70 = 18 × 3/70 × 3 = 54/210 - Add the two like fractions:
525/210 + 54/210 = 525 + 54/210 = 579/210 - 579/210 simplified gives 193/70
- So, 15/6 + 18/70 = 193/70
In mixed form: 253/70
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