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Add 3/70 and 72/60

1st number: 3/70, 2nd number: 1 12/60

3/70 + 72/60 is 87/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 60 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    3/70 = 3 × 6/70 × 6 = 18/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    72/60 = 72 × 7/60 × 7 = 504/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/420 + 504/420 = 18 + 504/420 = 522/420
  5. 522/420 simplified gives 87/70
  6. So, 3/70 + 72/60 = 87/70
    In mixed form: 117/70

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