Add 12/50 and 12/70
12/50 + 12/70 is 72/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
12/50 = 12 × 7/50 × 7 = 84/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
12/70 = 12 × 5/70 × 5 = 60/350 - Add the two like fractions:
84/350 + 60/350 = 84 + 60/350 = 144/350 - 144/350 simplified gives 72/175
- So, 12/50 + 12/70 = 72/175
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