Add 30/12 and 2/70
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 2/70
30/12 + 2/70 is 177/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
30/12 = 30 × 35/12 × 35 = 1050/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
2/70 = 2 × 6/70 × 6 = 12/420 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/420 + 12/420 = 1050 + 12/420 = 1062/420 - 1062/420 simplified gives 177/70
- So, 30/12 + 2/70 = 177/70
In mixed form: 237/70
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