Add 15/70 and 20/35
15/70 + 20/35 is 11/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 35 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 35 × 2 = 70,
20/35 = 20 × 2/35 × 2 = 40/70 - Add the two like fractions:
15/70 + 40/70 = 15 + 40/70 = 55/70 - 55/70 simplified gives 11/14
- So, 15/70 + 20/35 = 11/14
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