Add 12/70 and 90/28
1st number: 12/70, 2nd number: 3 6/28
12/70 + 90/28 is 237/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
12/70 = 12 × 2/70 × 2 = 24/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
90/28 = 90 × 5/28 × 5 = 450/140 - Add the two like fractions:
24/140 + 450/140 = 24 + 450/140 = 474/140 - 474/140 simplified gives 237/70
- So, 12/70 + 90/28 = 237/70
In mixed form: 327/70
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