Add 12/64 and 9/70
12/64 + 9/70 is 177/560.
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,
9/70 = 9 × 32/70 × 32 = 288/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
420/2240 + 288/2240 = 420 + 288/2240 = 708/2240 - 708/2240 simplified gives 177/560
- So, 12/64 + 9/70 = 177/560
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