Add 70/15 and 30/45
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 30/45
70/15 + 30/45 is 16/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
70/15 = 70 × 3/15 × 3 = 210/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
30/45 = 30 × 1/45 × 1 = 30/45 - Add the two like fractions:
210/45 + 30/45 = 210 + 30/45 = 240/45 - 240/45 simplified gives 16/3
- So, 70/15 + 30/45 = 16/3
In mixed form: 51/3
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