Add 10/70 and 12/36
10/70 + 12/36 is 10/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
10/70 = 10 × 18/70 × 18 = 180/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
12/36 = 12 × 35/36 × 35 = 420/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
180/1260 + 420/1260 = 180 + 420/1260 = 600/1260 - 600/1260 simplified gives 10/21
- So, 10/70 + 12/36 = 10/21
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