Add 6/15 and 32/70
6/15 + 32/70 is 6/7.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 14/15 × 14 = 84/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
32/70 = 32 × 3/70 × 3 = 96/210 - Add the two like fractions:
84/210 + 96/210 = 84 + 96/210 = 180/210 - 180/210 simplified gives 6/7
- So, 6/15 + 32/70 = 6/7
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