Add 12/70 and 42/64
12/70 + 42/64 is 927/1120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
12/70 = 12 × 32/70 × 32 = 384/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
42/64 = 42 × 35/64 × 35 = 1470/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
384/2240 + 1470/2240 = 384 + 1470/2240 = 1854/2240 - 1854/2240 simplified gives 927/1120
- So, 12/70 + 42/64 = 927/1120
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