Add 5/12 and 50/70
5/12 + 50/70 is 95/84.
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,
50/70 = 50 × 6/70 × 6 = 300/420 - Add the two like fractions:
175/420 + 300/420 = 175 + 300/420 = 475/420 - 475/420 simplified gives 95/84
- So, 5/12 + 50/70 = 95/84
In mixed form: 111/84
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