Add 15/70 and 1/30
15/70 + 1/30 is 26/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
1/30 = 1 × 7/30 × 7 = 7/210 - Add the two like fractions:
45/210 + 7/210 = 45 + 7/210 = 52/210 - 52/210 simplified gives 26/105
- So, 15/70 + 1/30 = 26/105
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