Add 70/30 and 15/28
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 15/28
70/30 + 15/28 is 241/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 28 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
70/30 = 70 × 14/30 × 14 = 980/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
15/28 = 15 × 15/28 × 15 = 225/420 - Add the two like fractions:
980/420 + 225/420 = 980 + 225/420 = 1205/420 - 1205/420 simplified gives 241/84
- So, 70/30 + 15/28 = 241/84
In mixed form: 273/84
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