Add 12/70 and 20/6, Solve 12/70 + 3 2/6 as a fraction

Add 12/70 and 20/6

1^st number: 12/70, 2^nd number: 3 2/6

12/70 + 20/6 is 368/105.

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,
20/6 = 20 × 35/6 × 35 = 700/210
Add the two like fractions:
36/210 + 700/210 = 36 + 700/210 = 736/210
736/210 simplified gives 368/105
So, 12/70 + 20/6 = 368/105
In mixed form: 353/105

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