Add 12/70 and 21/8
1st number: 12/70, 2nd number: 2 5/8
12/70 + 21/8 is 783/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
12/70 = 12 × 4/70 × 4 = 48/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
21/8 = 21 × 35/8 × 35 = 735/280 - Add the two like fractions:
48/280 + 735/280 = 48 + 735/280 = 783/280 - So, 12/70 + 21/8 = 783/280
In mixed form: 2223/280
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