Add 15/70 and 2/7
15/70 + 2/7 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 7 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 7 × 10 = 70,
2/7 = 2 × 10/7 × 10 = 20/70 - Add the two like fractions:
15/70 + 20/70 = 15 + 20/70 = 35/70 - 35/70 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 15/70 + 2/7 = 1/2
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