Add 6/70 and 12/32
6/70 + 12/32 is 129/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
6/70 = 6 × 16/70 × 16 = 96/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
12/32 = 12 × 35/32 × 35 = 420/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
96/1120 + 420/1120 = 96 + 420/1120 = 516/1120 - 516/1120 simplified gives 129/280
- So, 6/70 + 12/32 = 129/280
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