Add 5/70 and 10/75
5/70 + 10/75 is 43/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 75 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
5/70 = 5 × 15/70 × 15 = 75/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
10/75 = 10 × 14/75 × 14 = 140/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
75/1050 + 140/1050 = 75 + 140/1050 = 215/1050 - 215/1050 simplified gives 43/210
- So, 5/70 + 10/75 = 43/210
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