Add 10/70 and 1/12
10/70 + 1/12 is 19/84.
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,
10/70 = 10 × 6/70 × 6 = 60/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
1/12 = 1 × 35/12 × 35 = 35/420 - Add the two like fractions:
60/420 + 35/420 = 60 + 35/420 = 95/420 - 95/420 simplified gives 19/84
- So, 10/70 + 1/12 = 19/84
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