Add 6/28 and 15/70
6/28 + 15/70 is 3/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
6/28 = 6 × 5/28 × 5 = 30/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
15/70 = 15 × 2/70 × 2 = 30/140 - Add the two like fractions:
30/140 + 30/140 = 30 + 30/140 = 60/140 - 60/140 simplified gives 3/7
- So, 6/28 + 15/70 = 3/7
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