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Add 70/15 and 14/8

1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 1 6/8

70/15 + 14/8 is 77/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 8 is 120

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
    70/15 = 70 × 8/15 × 8 = 560/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
    14/8 = 14 × 15/8 × 15 = 210/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/120 + 210/120 = 560 + 210/120 = 770/120
  5. 770/120 simplified gives 77/12
  6. So, 70/15 + 14/8 = 77/12
    In mixed form: 65/12

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