Add 15/70 and 16/40
15/70 + 16/40 is 43/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 40 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 40 × 7 = 280,
16/40 = 16 × 7/40 × 7 = 112/280 - Add the two like fractions:
60/280 + 112/280 = 60 + 112/280 = 172/280 - 172/280 simplified gives 43/70
- So, 15/70 + 16/40 = 43/70
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