Add 28/12 and 1/70
1st number: 2 4/12, 2nd number: 1/70
28/12 + 1/70 is 493/210.
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,
28/12 = 28 × 35/12 × 35 = 980/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
1/70 = 1 × 6/70 × 6 = 6/420 - Add the two like fractions:
980/420 + 6/420 = 980 + 6/420 = 986/420 - 986/420 simplified gives 493/210
- So, 28/12 + 1/70 = 493/210
In mixed form: 273/210
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