Add 3/28 and 12/70
3/28 + 12/70 is 39/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
3/28 = 3 × 5/28 × 5 = 15/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
12/70 = 12 × 2/70 × 2 = 24/140 - Add the two like fractions:
15/140 + 24/140 = 15 + 24/140 = 39/140 - So, 3/28 + 12/70 = 39/140
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