Add 10/14 and 12/70
10/14 + 12/70 is 31/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
10/14 = 10 × 5/14 × 5 = 50/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
12/70 = 12 × 1/70 × 1 = 12/70 - Add the two like fractions:
50/70 + 12/70 = 50 + 12/70 = 62/70 - 62/70 simplified gives 31/35
- So, 10/14 + 12/70 = 31/35
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