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Add 1/12 and 7/70

1/12 + 7/70 is 11/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 70 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    1/12 = 1 × 35/12 × 35 = 35/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    7/70 = 7 × 6/70 × 6 = 42/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/420 + 42/420 = 35 + 42/420 = 77/420
  5. 77/420 simplified gives 11/60
  6. So, 1/12 + 7/70 = 11/60

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