Add 5/70 and 12/21
5/70 + 12/21 is 9/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 21 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
5/70 = 5 × 3/70 × 3 = 15/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
12/21 = 12 × 10/21 × 10 = 120/210 - Add the two like fractions:
15/210 + 120/210 = 15 + 120/210 = 135/210 - 135/210 simplified gives 9/14
- So, 5/70 + 12/21 = 9/14
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