Add 9/3 and 15/70
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 15/70
9/3 + 15/70 is 45/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
9/3 = 9 × 70/3 × 70 = 630/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
15/70 = 15 × 3/70 × 3 = 45/210 - Add the two like fractions:
630/210 + 45/210 = 630 + 45/210 = 675/210 - 675/210 simplified gives 45/14
- So, 9/3 + 15/70 = 45/14
In mixed form: 33/14
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