Add 12/24 and 16/70
12/24 + 16/70 is 51/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
12/24 = 12 × 35/24 × 35 = 420/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
16/70 = 16 × 12/70 × 12 = 192/840 - Add the two like fractions:
420/840 + 192/840 = 420 + 192/840 = 612/840 - 612/840 simplified gives 51/70
- So, 12/24 + 16/70 = 51/70
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