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Add 50/70 and 7/12

50/70 + 7/12 is 109/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 12 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    50/70 = 50 × 6/70 × 6 = 300/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    7/12 = 7 × 35/12 × 35 = 245/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/420 + 245/420 = 300 + 245/420 = 545/420
  5. 545/420 simplified gives 109/84
  6. So, 50/70 + 7/12 = 109/84
    In mixed form: 125/84

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