Add 70/15 and 4/5
1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 4/5
70/15 + 4/5 is 82/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
70/15 = 70 × 1/15 × 1 = 70/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
4/5 = 4 × 3/5 × 3 = 12/15 - Add the two like fractions:
70/15 + 12/15 = 70 + 12/15 = 82/15 - So, 70/15 + 4/5 = 82/15
In mixed form: 57/15
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