Add 15/70 and 5/9
15/70 + 5/9 is 97/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 9 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
15/70 = 15 × 9/70 × 9 = 135/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
5/9 = 5 × 70/9 × 70 = 350/630 - Add the two like fractions:
135/630 + 350/630 = 135 + 350/630 = 485/630 - 485/630 simplified gives 97/126
- So, 15/70 + 5/9 = 97/126
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