Add 16/15 and 12/70
1st number: 1 1/15, 2nd number: 12/70
16/15 + 12/70 is 26/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
16/15 = 16 × 14/15 × 14 = 224/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
12/70 = 12 × 3/70 × 3 = 36/210 - Add the two like fractions:
224/210 + 36/210 = 224 + 36/210 = 260/210 - 260/210 simplified gives 26/21
- So, 16/15 + 12/70 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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