Add 7/12 and 54/70, Solve 7/12 + 54/70 as a fraction

Add 7/12 and 54/70

7/12 + 54/70 is 569/420.

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,
7/12 = 7 × 35/12 × 35 = 245/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
54/70 = 54 × 6/70 × 6 = 324/420
Add the two like fractions:
245/420 + 324/420 = 245 + 324/420 = 569/420
So, 7/12 + 54/70 = 569/420
In mixed form: 1149/420

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