Add 3/15 and 16/70
3/15 + 16/70 is 3/7.
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,
16/70 = 16 × 3/70 × 3 = 48/210 - Add the two like fractions:
42/210 + 48/210 = 42 + 48/210 = 90/210 - 90/210 simplified gives 3/7
- So, 3/15 + 16/70 = 3/7
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