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Add 14/10 and 70/12

1st number: 1 4/10, 2nd number: 5 10/12

14/10 + 70/12 is 217/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
    14/10 = 14 × 6/10 × 6 = 84/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    70/12 = 70 × 5/12 × 5 = 350/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/60 + 350/60 = 84 + 350/60 = 434/60
  5. 434/60 simplified gives 217/30
  6. So, 14/10 + 70/12 = 217/30
    In mixed form: 77/30

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