Add 6/12 and 9/70
6/12 + 9/70 is 22/35.
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,
9/70 = 9 × 6/70 × 6 = 54/420 - Add the two like fractions:
210/420 + 54/420 = 210 + 54/420 = 264/420 - 264/420 simplified gives 22/35
- So, 6/12 + 9/70 = 22/35
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