Add 12/28 and 15/70
12/28 + 15/70 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
12/28 = 12 × 5/28 × 5 = 60/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
15/70 = 15 × 2/70 × 2 = 30/140 - Add the two like fractions:
60/140 + 30/140 = 60 + 30/140 = 90/140 - 90/140 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 12/28 + 15/70 = 9/14
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