Add 9/15 and 30/70
9/15 + 30/70 is 36/35.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 14/15 × 14 = 126/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
30/70 = 30 × 3/70 × 3 = 90/210 - Add the two like fractions:
126/210 + 90/210 = 126 + 90/210 = 216/210 - 216/210 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 9/15 + 30/70 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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