Add 70/75 and 15/49
70/75 + 15/49 is 911/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
70/75 = 70 × 49/75 × 49 = 3430/3675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
15/49 = 15 × 75/49 × 75 = 1125/3675 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/3675 + 1125/3675 = 3430 + 1125/3675 = 4555/3675 - 4555/3675 simplified gives 911/735
- So, 70/75 + 15/49 = 911/735
In mixed form: 1176/735
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