Add 15/70 and 10/36
15/70 + 10/36 is 31/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
15/70 = 15 × 18/70 × 18 = 270/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
10/36 = 10 × 35/36 × 35 = 350/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
270/1260 + 350/1260 = 270 + 350/1260 = 620/1260 - 620/1260 simplified gives 31/63
- So, 15/70 + 10/36 = 31/63
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