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Add 12/16 and 27/70

12/16 + 27/70 is 159/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 70 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
    12/16 = 12 × 35/16 × 35 = 420/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    27/70 = 27 × 8/70 × 8 = 216/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/560 + 216/560 = 420 + 216/560 = 636/560
  5. 636/560 simplified gives 159/140
  6. So, 12/16 + 27/70 = 159/140
    In mixed form: 119/140

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