Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 15/70 and 6/36

15/70 + 6/36 is 8/21.

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,
    6/36 = 6 × 35/36 × 35 = 210/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/1260 + 210/1260 = 270 + 210/1260 = 480/1260
  5. 480/1260 simplified gives 8/21
  6. So, 15/70 + 6/36 = 8/21

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com