Add 2/15 and 72/70
1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 1 2/70
2/15 + 72/70 is 122/105.
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,
72/70 = 72 × 3/70 × 3 = 216/210 - Add the two like fractions:
28/210 + 216/210 = 28 + 216/210 = 244/210 - 244/210 simplified gives 122/105
- So, 2/15 + 72/70 = 122/105
In mixed form: 117/105
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