Add 5/12 and 5/70
5/12 + 5/70 is 41/84.
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,
5/70 = 5 × 6/70 × 6 = 30/420 - Add the two like fractions:
175/420 + 30/420 = 175 + 30/420 = 205/420 - 205/420 simplified gives 41/84
- So, 5/12 + 5/70 = 41/84
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