Add 12/70 and 6/24
12/70 + 6/24 is 59/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
12/70 = 12 × 12/70 × 12 = 144/840 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
6/24 = 6 × 35/24 × 35 = 210/840 - Add the two like fractions:
144/840 + 210/840 = 144 + 210/840 = 354/840 - 354/840 simplified gives 59/140
- So, 12/70 + 6/24 = 59/140
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