Add 1/4 and 12/70
1/4 + 12/70 is 59/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
1/4 = 1 × 35/4 × 35 = 35/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
12/70 = 12 × 2/70 × 2 = 24/140 - Add the two like fractions:
35/140 + 24/140 = 35 + 24/140 = 59/140 - So, 1/4 + 12/70 = 59/140
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