Add 2/15 and 18/70
2/15 + 18/70 is 41/105.
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,
2/15 = 2 × 14/15 × 14 = 28/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
18/70 = 18 × 3/70 × 3 = 54/210 - Add the two like fractions:
28/210 + 54/210 = 28 + 54/210 = 82/210 - 82/210 simplified gives 41/105
- So, 2/15 + 18/70 = 41/105
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