Add 12/70 and 45/4
1st number: 12/70, 2nd number: 11 1/4
12/70 + 45/4 is 1599/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
12/70 = 12 × 2/70 × 2 = 24/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
45/4 = 45 × 35/4 × 35 = 1575/140 - Add the two like fractions:
24/140 + 1575/140 = 24 + 1575/140 = 1599/140 - So, 12/70 + 45/4 = 1599/140
In mixed form: 1159/140
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