Add 2/15 and 49/70
2/15 + 49/70 is 5/6.
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,
49/70 = 49 × 3/70 × 3 = 147/210 - Add the two like fractions:
28/210 + 147/210 = 28 + 147/210 = 175/210 - 175/210 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 2/15 + 49/70 = 5/6
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