Add 12/70 and 8/30
12/70 + 8/30 is 46/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
12/70 = 12 × 3/70 × 3 = 36/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
8/30 = 8 × 7/30 × 7 = 56/210 - Add the two like fractions:
36/210 + 56/210 = 36 + 56/210 = 92/210 - 92/210 simplified gives 46/105
- So, 12/70 + 8/30 = 46/105
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