Add 15/6 and 60/70
1st number: 2 3/6, 2nd number: 60/70
15/6 + 60/70 is 47/14.
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,
60/70 = 60 × 3/70 × 3 = 180/210 - Add the two like fractions:
525/210 + 180/210 = 525 + 180/210 = 705/210 - 705/210 simplified gives 47/14
- So, 15/6 + 60/70 = 47/14
In mixed form: 35/14
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