Add 3/15 and 12/70
3/15 + 12/70 is 13/35.
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,
3/15 = 3 × 14/15 × 14 = 42/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
12/70 = 12 × 3/70 × 3 = 36/210 - Add the two like fractions:
42/210 + 36/210 = 42 + 36/210 = 78/210 - 78/210 simplified gives 13/35
- So, 3/15 + 12/70 = 13/35
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