Add 8/12 and 42/70
8/12 + 42/70 is 19/15.
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,
8/12 = 8 × 35/12 × 35 = 280/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
42/70 = 42 × 6/70 × 6 = 252/420 - Add the two like fractions:
280/420 + 252/420 = 280 + 252/420 = 532/420 - 532/420 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 8/12 + 42/70 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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