Add 12/56 and 2/70
12/56 + 2/70 is 17/70.
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,
2/70 = 2 × 4/70 × 4 = 8/280 - Add the two like fractions:
60/280 + 8/280 = 60 + 8/280 = 68/280 - 68/280 simplified gives 17/70
- So, 12/56 + 2/70 = 17/70
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