Add 12/14 and 16/70
12/14 + 16/70 is 38/35.
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,
12/14 = 12 × 5/14 × 5 = 60/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
16/70 = 16 × 1/70 × 1 = 16/70 - Add the two like fractions:
60/70 + 16/70 = 60 + 16/70 = 76/70 - 76/70 simplified gives 38/35
- So, 12/14 + 16/70 = 38/35
In mixed form: 13/35
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