Add 15/70 and 10/32
15/70 + 10/32 is 59/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
15/70 = 15 × 16/70 × 16 = 240/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
10/32 = 10 × 35/32 × 35 = 350/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
240/1120 + 350/1120 = 240 + 350/1120 = 590/1120 - 590/1120 simplified gives 59/112
- So, 15/70 + 10/32 = 59/112
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