Add 12/64 and 49/70
12/64 + 49/70 is 71/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 64 and 70 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
12/64 = 12 × 35/64 × 35 = 420/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
49/70 = 49 × 32/70 × 32 = 1568/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
420/2240 + 1568/2240 = 420 + 1568/2240 = 1988/2240 - 1988/2240 simplified gives 71/80
- So, 12/64 + 49/70 = 71/80
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