Add 5/12 and 15/70
5/12 + 15/70 is 53/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
5/12 = 5 × 35/12 × 35 = 175/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
15/70 = 15 × 6/70 × 6 = 90/420 - Add the two like fractions:
175/420 + 90/420 = 175 + 90/420 = 265/420 - 265/420 simplified gives 53/84
- So, 5/12 + 15/70 = 53/84
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