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Add 12/70 and 1/40

12/70 + 1/40 is 11/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 40 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    12/70 = 12 × 4/70 × 4 = 48/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
    1/40 = 1 × 7/40 × 7 = 7/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/280 + 7/280 = 48 + 7/280 = 55/280
  5. 55/280 simplified gives 11/56
  6. So, 12/70 + 1/40 = 11/56

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