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Add 15/70 and 40/36

1st number: 15/70, 2nd number: 1 4/36

15/70 + 40/36 is 167/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
    15/70 = 15 × 18/70 × 18 = 270/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    40/36 = 40 × 35/36 × 35 = 1400/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/1260 + 1400/1260 = 270 + 1400/1260 = 1670/1260
  5. 1670/1260 simplified gives 167/126
  6. So, 15/70 + 40/36 = 167/126
    In mixed form: 141/126

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