Add 12/2 and 10/70
1st number: 6 0/2, 2nd number: 10/70
12/2 + 10/70 is 43/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
12/2 = 12 × 35/2 × 35 = 420/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
10/70 = 10 × 1/70 × 1 = 10/70 - Add the two like fractions:
420/70 + 10/70 = 420 + 10/70 = 430/70 - 430/70 simplified gives 43/7
- So, 12/2 + 10/70 = 43/7
In mixed form: 61/7
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