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Add 12/56 and 14/70

12/56 + 14/70 is 29/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 70 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    14/70 = 14 × 4/70 × 4 = 56/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/280 + 56/280 = 60 + 56/280 = 116/280
  5. 116/280 simplified gives 29/70
  6. So, 12/56 + 14/70 = 29/70

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