Add 12/24 and 56/70
12/24 + 56/70 is 13/10.
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,
56/70 = 56 × 12/70 × 12 = 672/840 - Add the two like fractions:
420/840 + 672/840 = 420 + 672/840 = 1092/840 - 1092/840 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 12/24 + 56/70 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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