Add 12/70 and 18/21
12/70 + 18/21 is 36/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
12/70 = 12 × 3/70 × 3 = 36/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
18/21 = 18 × 10/21 × 10 = 180/210 - Add the two like fractions:
36/210 + 180/210 = 36 + 180/210 = 216/210 - 216/210 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 12/70 + 18/21 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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