Add 12/70 and 12/6
1st number: 12/70, 2nd number: 2 0/6
12/70 + 12/6 is 76/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
12/70 = 12 × 3/70 × 3 = 36/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
12/6 = 12 × 35/6 × 35 = 420/210 - Add the two like fractions:
36/210 + 420/210 = 36 + 420/210 = 456/210 - 456/210 simplified gives 76/35
- So, 12/70 + 12/6 = 76/35
In mixed form: 26/35
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