Add 2/10 and 12/70
2/10 + 12/70 is 13/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
2/10 = 2 × 7/10 × 7 = 14/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
12/70 = 12 × 1/70 × 1 = 12/70 - Add the two like fractions:
14/70 + 12/70 = 14 + 12/70 = 26/70 - 26/70 simplified gives 13/35
- So, 2/10 + 12/70 = 13/35
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