Add 12/70 and 35/36
12/70 + 35/36 is 1441/1260.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 36 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
12/70 = 12 × 18/70 × 18 = 216/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
35/36 = 35 × 35/36 × 35 = 1225/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
216/1260 + 1225/1260 = 216 + 1225/1260 = 1441/1260 - So, 12/70 + 35/36 = 1441/1260
In mixed form: 1181/1260
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