Add 9/49 and 12/70
9/49 + 12/70 is 87/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
9/49 = 9 × 10/49 × 10 = 90/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
12/70 = 12 × 7/70 × 7 = 84/490 - Add the two like fractions:
90/490 + 84/490 = 90 + 84/490 = 174/490 - 174/490 simplified gives 87/245
- So, 9/49 + 12/70 = 87/245
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