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Add 15/70 and 70/30

1st number: 15/70, 2nd number: 2 10/30

15/70 + 70/30 is 107/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    70/30 = 70 × 7/30 × 7 = 490/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/210 + 490/210 = 45 + 490/210 = 535/210
  5. 535/210 simplified gives 107/42
  6. So, 15/70 + 70/30 = 107/42
    In mixed form: 223/42

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