Add 15/70 and 12/14
15/70 + 12/14 is 15/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
15/70 = 15 × 1/70 × 1 = 15/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
12/14 = 12 × 5/14 × 5 = 60/70 - Add the two like fractions:
15/70 + 60/70 = 15 + 60/70 = 75/70 - 75/70 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 15/70 + 12/14 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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