Add 16/12 and 2/70, Solve 1 4/12 + 2/70 as a fraction

Add 16/12 and 2/70

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

16/12 + 2/70 is 143/105.

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,
16/12 = 16 × 35/12 × 35 = 560/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
2/70 = 2 × 6/70 × 6 = 12/420
Add the two like fractions:
560/420 + 12/420 = 560 + 12/420 = 572/420
572/420 simplified gives 143/105
So, 16/12 + 2/70 = 143/105
In mixed form: 138/105

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