Add 12/70 and 18/32
12/70 + 18/32 is 411/560.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
12/70 = 12 × 16/70 × 16 = 192/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
18/32 = 18 × 35/32 × 35 = 630/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
192/1120 + 630/1120 = 192 + 630/1120 = 822/1120 - 822/1120 simplified gives 411/560
- So, 12/70 + 18/32 = 411/560
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