Add 9/21 and 12/70
9/21 + 12/70 is 3/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
9/21 = 9 × 10/21 × 10 = 90/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
12/70 = 12 × 3/70 × 3 = 36/210 - Add the two like fractions:
90/210 + 36/210 = 90 + 36/210 = 126/210 - 126/210 simplified gives 3/5
- So, 9/21 + 12/70 = 3/5
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