Add 12/70 and 8/14
12/70 + 8/14 is 26/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 14 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
12/70 = 12 × 1/70 × 1 = 12/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
8/14 = 8 × 5/14 × 5 = 40/70 - Add the two like fractions:
12/70 + 40/70 = 12 + 40/70 = 52/70 - 52/70 simplified gives 26/35
- So, 12/70 + 8/14 = 26/35
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