Add 1/70 and 63/12, Solve 1/70 + 5 3/12 as a fraction

Add 1/70 and 63/12

1^st number: 1/70, 2^nd number: 5 3/12

1/70 + 63/12 is 737/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 12 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
1/70 = 1 × 6/70 × 6 = 6/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
63/12 = 63 × 35/12 × 35 = 2205/420
Add the two like fractions:
6/420 + 2205/420 = 6 + 2205/420 = 2211/420
2211/420 simplified gives 737/140
So, 1/70 + 63/12 = 737/140
In mixed form: 537/140

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