Add 12/8 and 2/70
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 2/70
12/8 + 2/70 is 107/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
12/8 = 12 × 35/8 × 35 = 420/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
2/70 = 2 × 4/70 × 4 = 8/280 - Add the two like fractions:
420/280 + 8/280 = 420 + 8/280 = 428/280 - 428/280 simplified gives 107/70
- So, 12/8 + 2/70 = 107/70
In mixed form: 137/70
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