Add 30/12 and 72/70, Solve 2 6/12 + 1 2/70 as a fraction

Add 30/12 and 72/70

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 1 2/70

30/12 + 72/70 is 247/70.

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,
72/70 = 72 × 6/70 × 6 = 432/420
Add the two like fractions:
1050/420 + 432/420 = 1050 + 432/420 = 1482/420
1482/420 simplified gives 247/70
So, 30/12 + 72/70 = 247/70
In mixed form: 337/70

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