Add 7/70 and 20/15
1st number: 7/70, 2nd number: 1 5/15
7/70 + 20/15 is 43/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
7/70 = 7 × 3/70 × 3 = 21/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
20/15 = 20 × 14/15 × 14 = 280/210 - Add the two like fractions:
21/210 + 280/210 = 21 + 280/210 = 301/210 - 301/210 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 7/70 + 20/15 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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