Add 3/70 and 14/12
1st number: 3/70, 2nd number: 1 2/12
3/70 + 14/12 is 127/105.
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,
14/12 = 14 × 35/12 × 35 = 490/420 - Add the two like fractions:
18/420 + 490/420 = 18 + 490/420 = 508/420 - 508/420 simplified gives 127/105
- So, 3/70 + 14/12 = 127/105
In mixed form: 122/105
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