Add 14/12 and 8/70, Solve 1 2/12 + 8/70 as a fraction

Add 14/12 and 8/70

1^st number: 1 2/12, 2^nd number: 8/70

14/12 + 8/70 is 269/210.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
14/12 = 14 × 35/12 × 35 = 490/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
8/70 = 8 × 6/70 × 6 = 48/420
Add the two like fractions:
490/420 + 48/420 = 490 + 48/420 = 538/420
538/420 simplified gives 269/210
So, 14/12 + 8/70 = 269/210
In mixed form: 159/210

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