Add 9/12 and 45/70
9/12 + 45/70 is 39/28.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 35/12 × 35 = 315/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
45/70 = 45 × 6/70 × 6 = 270/420 - Add the two like fractions:
315/420 + 270/420 = 315 + 270/420 = 585/420 - 585/420 simplified gives 39/28
- So, 9/12 + 45/70 = 39/28
In mixed form: 111/28
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