Add 3/15 and 60/70
3/15 + 60/70 is 37/35.
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,
60/70 = 60 × 3/70 × 3 = 180/210 - Add the two like fractions:
42/210 + 180/210 = 42 + 180/210 = 222/210 - 222/210 simplified gives 37/35
- So, 3/15 + 60/70 = 37/35
In mixed form: 12/35
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