Add 12/42 and 49/70
12/42 + 49/70 is 69/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
12/42 = 12 × 5/42 × 5 = 60/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
49/70 = 49 × 3/70 × 3 = 147/210 - Add the two like fractions:
60/210 + 147/210 = 60 + 147/210 = 207/210 - 207/210 simplified gives 69/70
- So, 12/42 + 49/70 = 69/70
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