Add 10/12 and 7/70
10/12 + 7/70 is 14/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
10/12 = 10 × 35/12 × 35 = 350/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
7/70 = 7 × 6/70 × 6 = 42/420 - Add the two like fractions:
350/420 + 42/420 = 350 + 42/420 = 392/420 - 392/420 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 10/12 + 7/70 = 14/15
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