Add 15/9 and 56/70
1st number: 1 6/9, 2nd number: 56/70
15/9 + 56/70 is 37/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
15/9 = 15 × 70/9 × 70 = 1050/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
56/70 = 56 × 9/70 × 9 = 504/630 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/630 + 504/630 = 1050 + 504/630 = 1554/630 - 1554/630 simplified gives 37/15
- So, 15/9 + 56/70 = 37/15
In mixed form: 27/15
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