Add 35/12 and 15/70
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 15/70
35/12 + 15/70 is 263/84.
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,
35/12 = 35 × 35/12 × 35 = 1225/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
15/70 = 15 × 6/70 × 6 = 90/420 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/420 + 90/420 = 1225 + 90/420 = 1315/420 - 1315/420 simplified gives 263/84
- So, 35/12 + 15/70 = 263/84
In mixed form: 311/84
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