Add 4/72 and 12/70
4/72 + 12/70 is 143/630.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
4/72 = 4 × 35/72 × 35 = 140/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
12/70 = 12 × 36/70 × 36 = 432/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
140/2520 + 432/2520 = 140 + 432/2520 = 572/2520 - 572/2520 simplified gives 143/630
- So, 4/72 + 12/70 = 143/630
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