Add 12/3 and 28/70
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 28/70
12/3 + 28/70 is 22/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
12/3 = 12 × 70/3 × 70 = 840/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
28/70 = 28 × 3/70 × 3 = 84/210 - Add the two like fractions:
840/210 + 84/210 = 840 + 84/210 = 924/210 - 924/210 simplified gives 22/5
- So, 12/3 + 28/70 = 22/5
In mixed form: 42/5
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