Add 9/70 and 12/3
1st number: 9/70, 2nd number: 4 0/3
9/70 + 12/3 is 289/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 3 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
9/70 = 9 × 3/70 × 3 = 27/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
12/3 = 12 × 70/3 × 70 = 840/210 - Add the two like fractions:
27/210 + 840/210 = 27 + 840/210 = 867/210 - 867/210 simplified gives 289/70
- So, 9/70 + 12/3 = 289/70
In mixed form: 49/70
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