Add 12/70 and 30/4, Solve 12/70 + 7 2/4 as a fraction

Add 12/70 and 30/4

1^st number: 12/70, 2^nd number: 7 2/4

12/70 + 30/4 is 537/70.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 4 is 140

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
12/70 = 12 × 2/70 × 2 = 24/140
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
30/4 = 30 × 35/4 × 35 = 1050/140
Add the two like fractions:
24/140 + 1050/140 = 24 + 1050/140 = 1074/140
1074/140 simplified gives 537/70
So, 12/70 + 30/4 = 537/70
In mixed form: 747/70

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