Add 12/5 and 28/70
1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 28/70
12/5 + 28/70 is 14/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
12/5 = 12 × 14/5 × 14 = 168/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
28/70 = 28 × 1/70 × 1 = 28/70 - Add the two like fractions:
168/70 + 28/70 = 168 + 28/70 = 196/70 - 196/70 simplified gives 14/5
- So, 12/5 + 28/70 = 14/5
In mixed form: 24/5
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