Add 12/42 and 14/70
12/42 + 14/70 is 17/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
14/70 = 14 × 3/70 × 3 = 42/210 - Add the two like fractions:
60/210 + 42/210 = 60 + 42/210 = 102/210 - 102/210 simplified gives 17/35
- So, 12/42 + 14/70 = 17/35
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