Add 12/3 and 36/70
1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 36/70
12/3 + 36/70 is 158/35.
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,
36/70 = 36 × 3/70 × 3 = 108/210 - Add the two like fractions:
840/210 + 108/210 = 840 + 108/210 = 948/210 - 948/210 simplified gives 158/35
- So, 12/3 + 36/70 = 158/35
In mixed form: 418/35
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