Add 56/70 and 6/12
56/70 + 6/12 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
56/70 = 56 × 6/70 × 6 = 336/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
6/12 = 6 × 35/12 × 35 = 210/420 - Add the two like fractions:
336/420 + 210/420 = 336 + 210/420 = 546/420 - 546/420 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 56/70 + 6/12 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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