Add 12/70 and 12/64
12/70 + 12/64 is 201/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
12/70 = 12 × 32/70 × 32 = 384/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
12/64 = 12 × 35/64 × 35 = 420/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
384/2240 + 420/2240 = 384 + 420/2240 = 804/2240 - 804/2240 simplified gives 201/560
- So, 12/70 + 12/64 = 201/560
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