Add 12/70 and 8/9
12/70 + 8/9 is 334/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 9 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
12/70 = 12 × 9/70 × 9 = 108/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
8/9 = 8 × 70/9 × 70 = 560/630 - Add the two like fractions:
108/630 + 560/630 = 108 + 560/630 = 668/630 - 668/630 simplified gives 334/315
- So, 12/70 + 8/9 = 334/315
In mixed form: 119/315
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