Add 8/15 and 10/70
8/15 + 10/70 is 71/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
8/15 = 8 × 14/15 × 14 = 112/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
10/70 = 10 × 3/70 × 3 = 30/210 - Add the two like fractions:
112/210 + 30/210 = 112 + 30/210 = 142/210 - 142/210 simplified gives 71/105
- So, 8/15 + 10/70 = 71/105
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