Add 12/56 and 16/70
12/56 + 16/70 is 31/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
12/56 = 12 × 5/56 × 5 = 60/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
16/70 = 16 × 4/70 × 4 = 64/280 - Add the two like fractions:
60/280 + 64/280 = 60 + 64/280 = 124/280 - 124/280 simplified gives 31/70
- So, 12/56 + 16/70 = 31/70
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