Add 2/70 and 16/15
1st number: 2/70, 2nd number: 1 1/15
2/70 + 16/15 is 23/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
2/70 = 2 × 3/70 × 3 = 6/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
16/15 = 16 × 14/15 × 14 = 224/210 - Add the two like fractions:
6/210 + 224/210 = 6 + 224/210 = 230/210 - 230/210 simplified gives 23/21
- So, 2/70 + 16/15 = 23/21
In mixed form: 12/21
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