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Add 12/14 and 30/70

12/14 + 30/70 is 9/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    12/14 = 12 × 5/14 × 5 = 60/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    30/70 = 30 × 1/70 × 1 = 30/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/70 + 30/70 = 60 + 30/70 = 90/70
  5. 90/70 simplified gives 9/7
  6. So, 12/14 + 30/70 = 9/7
    In mixed form: 12/7

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