Add 12/70 and 20/7, Solve 12/70 + 2 6/7 as a fraction

Add 12/70 and 20/7

1^st number: 12/70, 2^nd number: 2 6/7

12/70 + 20/7 is 106/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 7 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
12/70 = 12 × 1/70 × 1 = 12/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
20/7 = 20 × 10/7 × 10 = 200/70
Add the two like fractions:
12/70 + 200/70 = 12 + 200/70 = 212/70
212/70 simplified gives 106/35
So, 12/70 + 20/7 = 106/35
In mixed form: 31/35

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