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Add 12/84 and 27/70

12/84 + 27/70 is 37/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 70 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    12/84 = 12 × 5/84 × 5 = 60/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    27/70 = 27 × 6/70 × 6 = 162/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/420 + 162/420 = 60 + 162/420 = 222/420
  5. 222/420 simplified gives 37/70
  6. So, 12/84 + 27/70 = 37/70

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