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Add 7/12 and 14/70

7/12 + 14/70 is 47/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    7/12 = 7 × 35/12 × 35 = 245/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    14/70 = 14 × 6/70 × 6 = 84/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/420 + 84/420 = 245 + 84/420 = 329/420
  5. 329/420 simplified gives 47/60
  6. So, 7/12 + 14/70 = 47/60

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