Add 3/45 and 15/70
3/45 + 15/70 is 59/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
3/45 = 3 × 14/45 × 14 = 42/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
15/70 = 15 × 9/70 × 9 = 135/630 - Add the two like fractions:
42/630 + 135/630 = 42 + 135/630 = 177/630 - 177/630 simplified gives 59/210
- So, 3/45 + 15/70 = 59/210
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