Add 12/40 and 16/70
12/40 + 16/70 is 37/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
12/40 = 12 × 7/40 × 7 = 84/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
16/70 = 16 × 4/70 × 4 = 64/280 - Add the two like fractions:
84/280 + 64/280 = 84 + 64/280 = 148/280 - 148/280 simplified gives 37/70
- So, 12/40 + 16/70 = 37/70
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