Add 6/15 and 48/70
6/15 + 48/70 is 38/35.
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,
48/70 = 48 × 3/70 × 3 = 144/210 - Add the two like fractions:
84/210 + 144/210 = 84 + 144/210 = 228/210 - 228/210 simplified gives 38/35
- So, 6/15 + 48/70 = 38/35
In mixed form: 13/35
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