Add 3/8 and 15/70
3/8 + 15/70 is 33/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
3/8 = 3 × 35/8 × 35 = 105/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
15/70 = 15 × 4/70 × 4 = 60/280 - Add the two like fractions:
105/280 + 60/280 = 105 + 60/280 = 165/280 - 165/280 simplified gives 33/56
- So, 3/8 + 15/70 = 33/56
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