Add 12/70 and 6/40
12/70 + 6/40 is 9/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
12/70 = 12 × 4/70 × 4 = 48/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
6/40 = 6 × 7/40 × 7 = 42/280 - Add the two like fractions:
48/280 + 42/280 = 48 + 42/280 = 90/280 - 90/280 simplified gives 9/28
- So, 12/70 + 6/40 = 9/28
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