Add 60/8 and 12/70
1st number: 7 4/8, 2nd number: 12/70
60/8 + 12/70 is 537/70.
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,
60/8 = 60 × 35/8 × 35 = 2100/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
12/70 = 12 × 4/70 × 4 = 48/280 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/280 + 48/280 = 2100 + 48/280 = 2148/280 - 2148/280 simplified gives 537/70
- So, 60/8 + 12/70 = 537/70
In mixed form: 747/70
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