Add 12/70 and 5/9
12/70 + 5/9 is 229/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 9 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
12/70 = 12 × 9/70 × 9 = 108/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
5/9 = 5 × 70/9 × 70 = 350/630 - Add the two like fractions:
108/630 + 350/630 = 108 + 350/630 = 458/630 - 458/630 simplified gives 229/315
- So, 12/70 + 5/9 = 229/315
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