Add 15/70 and 2/80
15/70 + 2/80 is 67/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
15/70 = 15 × 8/70 × 8 = 120/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
2/80 = 2 × 7/80 × 7 = 14/560 - Add the two like fractions:
120/560 + 14/560 = 120 + 14/560 = 134/560 - 134/560 simplified gives 67/280
- So, 15/70 + 2/80 = 67/280
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