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Add 15/72 and 8/70

15/72 + 8/70 is 271/840.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    15/72 = 15 × 35/72 × 35 = 525/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
    8/70 = 8 × 36/70 × 36 = 288/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/2520 + 288/2520 = 525 + 288/2520 = 813/2520
  5. 813/2520 simplified gives 271/840
  6. So, 15/72 + 8/70 = 271/840

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