Add 12/70 and 2/9
12/70 + 2/9 is 124/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 9 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
12/70 = 12 × 9/70 × 9 = 108/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
2/9 = 2 × 70/9 × 70 = 140/630 - Add the two like fractions:
108/630 + 140/630 = 108 + 140/630 = 248/630 - 248/630 simplified gives 124/315
- So, 12/70 + 2/9 = 124/315
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 24/70+2/9 12/70+4/9 12/70+2/18 36/70+2/9 12/70+6/9 12/70+2/27 60/70+2/9 12/70+10/9 12/70+2/45 84/70+2/9 12/70+14/9 12/70+2/63