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Add 9/70 and 15/28

9/70 + 15/28 is 93/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    9/70 = 9 × 2/70 × 2 = 18/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    15/28 = 15 × 5/28 × 5 = 75/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/140 + 75/140 = 18 + 75/140 = 93/140
  5. So, 9/70 + 15/28 = 93/140

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