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Add 5/70 and 2/15

5/70 + 2/15 is 43/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    5/70 = 5 × 3/70 × 3 = 15/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    2/15 = 2 × 14/15 × 14 = 28/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/210 + 28/210 = 15 + 28/210 = 43/210
  5. So, 5/70 + 2/15 = 43/210

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