Add 12/70 and 18/40
12/70 + 18/40 is 87/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 40 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 40 × 7 = 280,
18/40 = 18 × 7/40 × 7 = 126/280 - Add the two like fractions:
48/280 + 126/280 = 48 + 126/280 = 174/280 - 174/280 simplified gives 87/140
- So, 12/70 + 18/40 = 87/140
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