Add 12/8 and 63/70
1st number: 1 4/8, 2nd number: 63/70
12/8 + 63/70 is 12/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
12/8 = 12 × 35/8 × 35 = 420/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
63/70 = 63 × 4/70 × 4 = 252/280 - Add the two like fractions:
420/280 + 252/280 = 420 + 252/280 = 672/280 - 672/280 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 12/8 + 63/70 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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