Add 12/70 and 40/72
12/70 + 40/72 is 229/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
12/70 = 12 × 36/70 × 36 = 432/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
40/72 = 40 × 35/72 × 35 = 1400/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
432/2520 + 1400/2520 = 432 + 1400/2520 = 1832/2520 - 1832/2520 simplified gives 229/315
- So, 12/70 + 40/72 = 229/315
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