Add 3/15 and 14/70
3/15 + 14/70 is 2/5.
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,
14/70 = 14 × 3/70 × 3 = 42/210 - Add the two like fractions:
42/210 + 42/210 = 42 + 42/210 = 84/210 - 84/210 simplified gives 2/5
- So, 3/15 + 14/70 = 2/5
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