Add 12/6 and 8/70
1st number: 2 0/6, 2nd number: 8/70
12/6 + 8/70 is 74/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
12/6 = 12 × 35/6 × 35 = 420/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
8/70 = 8 × 3/70 × 3 = 24/210 - Add the two like fractions:
420/210 + 24/210 = 420 + 24/210 = 444/210 - 444/210 simplified gives 74/35
- So, 12/6 + 8/70 = 74/35
In mixed form: 24/35
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