Add 15/70 and 9/10
15/70 + 9/10 is 39/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 10 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 10 × 7 = 70,
9/10 = 9 × 7/10 × 7 = 63/70 - Add the two like fractions:
15/70 + 63/70 = 15 + 63/70 = 78/70 - 78/70 simplified gives 39/35
- So, 15/70 + 9/10 = 39/35
In mixed form: 14/35
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