Add 1/70 and 3/12
1/70 + 3/12 is 37/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
1/70 = 1 × 6/70 × 6 = 6/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
3/12 = 3 × 35/12 × 35 = 105/420 - Add the two like fractions:
6/420 + 105/420 = 6 + 105/420 = 111/420 - 111/420 simplified gives 37/140
- So, 1/70 + 3/12 = 37/140
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