Add 6/14 and 15/70
6/14 + 15/70 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
6/14 = 6 × 5/14 × 5 = 30/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
15/70 = 15 × 1/70 × 1 = 15/70 - Add the two like fractions:
30/70 + 15/70 = 30 + 15/70 = 45/70 - 45/70 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 6/14 + 15/70 = 9/14
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