Add 15/70 and 10/8
1st number: 15/70, 2nd number: 1 2/8
15/70 + 10/8 is 41/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
15/70 = 15 × 4/70 × 4 = 60/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
10/8 = 10 × 35/8 × 35 = 350/280 - Add the two like fractions:
60/280 + 350/280 = 60 + 350/280 = 410/280 - 410/280 simplified gives 41/28
- So, 15/70 + 10/8 = 41/28
In mixed form: 113/28
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