Add 8/70 and 2/12
8/70 + 2/12 is 59/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 12 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
8/70 = 8 × 6/70 × 6 = 48/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
2/12 = 2 × 35/12 × 35 = 70/420 - Add the two like fractions:
48/420 + 70/420 = 48 + 70/420 = 118/420 - 118/420 simplified gives 59/210
- So, 8/70 + 2/12 = 59/210
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