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Add 12/56 and 28/70

12/56 + 28/70 is 43/70.

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,
    28/70 = 28 × 4/70 × 4 = 112/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/280 + 112/280 = 60 + 112/280 = 172/280
  5. 172/280 simplified gives 43/70
  6. So, 12/56 + 28/70 = 43/70

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