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Add 12/3 and 84/70

1st number: 4 0/3, 2nd number: 1 14/70

12/3 + 84/70 is 26/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    12/3 = 12 × 70/3 × 70 = 840/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    84/70 = 84 × 3/70 × 3 = 252/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/210 + 252/210 = 840 + 252/210 = 1092/210
  5. 1092/210 simplified gives 26/5
  6. So, 12/3 + 84/70 = 26/5
    In mixed form: 51/5

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