Add 12/70 and 3/45
12/70 + 3/45 is 5/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 45 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 45 × 14 = 630,
3/45 = 3 × 14/45 × 14 = 42/630 - Add the two like fractions:
108/630 + 42/630 = 108 + 42/630 = 150/630 - 150/630 simplified gives 5/21
- So, 12/70 + 3/45 = 5/21
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