Add 12/70 and 16/56
12/70 + 16/56 is 16/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
12/70 = 12 × 4/70 × 4 = 48/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
16/56 = 16 × 5/56 × 5 = 80/280 - Add the two like fractions:
48/280 + 80/280 = 48 + 80/280 = 128/280 - 128/280 simplified gives 16/35
- So, 12/70 + 16/56 = 16/35
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