Add 12/70 and 3/24
12/70 + 3/24 is 83/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
12/70 = 12 × 12/70 × 12 = 144/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
3/24 = 3 × 35/24 × 35 = 105/840 - Add the two like fractions:
144/840 + 105/840 = 144 + 105/840 = 249/840 - 249/840 simplified gives 83/280
- So, 12/70 + 3/24 = 83/280
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