Add 6/12 and 18/70
6/12 + 18/70 is 53/70.
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,
6/12 = 6 × 35/12 × 35 = 210/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
18/70 = 18 × 6/70 × 6 = 108/420 - Add the two like fractions:
210/420 + 108/420 = 210 + 108/420 = 318/420 - 318/420 simplified gives 53/70
- So, 6/12 + 18/70 = 53/70
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