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Add 12/70 and 12/18

12/70 + 12/18 is 88/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 18 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    12/70 = 12 × 9/70 × 9 = 108/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
    12/18 = 12 × 35/18 × 35 = 420/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/630 + 420/630 = 108 + 420/630 = 528/630
  5. 528/630 simplified gives 88/105
  6. So, 12/70 + 12/18 = 88/105

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