Add 12/40 and 27/70
12/40 + 27/70 is 24/35.
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,
27/70 = 27 × 4/70 × 4 = 108/280 - Add the two like fractions:
84/280 + 108/280 = 84 + 108/280 = 192/280 - 192/280 simplified gives 24/35
- So, 12/40 + 27/70 = 24/35
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