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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
    60/8 = 60 × 35/8 × 35 = 2100/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    12/70 = 12 × 4/70 × 4 = 48/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/280 + 48/280 = 2100 + 48/280 = 2148/280
  5. 2148/280 simplified gives 537/70
  6. So, 60/8 + 12/70 = 537/70
    In mixed form: 747/70

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