Add 3/70 and 1/12
3/70 + 1/12 is 53/420.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
3/70 = 3 × 6/70 × 6 = 18/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
1/12 = 1 × 35/12 × 35 = 35/420 - Add the two like fractions:
18/420 + 35/420 = 18 + 35/420 = 53/420 - So, 3/70 + 1/12 = 53/420
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