Add 12/56 and 5/70
12/56 + 5/70 is 2/7.
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,
5/70 = 5 × 4/70 × 4 = 20/280 - Add the two like fractions:
60/280 + 20/280 = 60 + 20/280 = 80/280 - 80/280 simplified gives 2/7
- So, 12/56 + 5/70 = 2/7
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