Add 7/15 and 72/70
1st number: 7/15, 2nd number: 1 2/70
7/15 + 72/70 is 157/105.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 14/15 × 14 = 98/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
72/70 = 72 × 3/70 × 3 = 216/210 - Add the two like fractions:
98/210 + 216/210 = 98 + 216/210 = 314/210 - 314/210 simplified gives 157/105
- So, 7/15 + 72/70 = 157/105
In mixed form: 152/105
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