Add 32/15 and 9/70
1st number: 2 2/15, 2nd number: 9/70
32/15 + 9/70 is 95/42.
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,
32/15 = 32 × 14/15 × 14 = 448/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
9/70 = 9 × 3/70 × 3 = 27/210 - Add the two like fractions:
448/210 + 27/210 = 448 + 27/210 = 475/210 - 475/210 simplified gives 95/42
- So, 32/15 + 9/70 = 95/42
In mixed form: 211/42
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