Add 12/24 and 40/70
12/24 + 40/70 is 15/14.
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,
40/70 = 40 × 12/70 × 12 = 480/840 - Add the two like fractions:
420/840 + 480/840 = 420 + 480/840 = 900/840 - 900/840 simplified gives 15/14
- So, 12/24 + 40/70 = 15/14
In mixed form: 11/14
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