Add 35/12 and 20/70, Solve 2 11/12 + 20/70 as a fraction

Add 35/12 and 20/70

1^st number: 2 11/12, 2^nd number: 20/70

35/12 + 20/70 is 269/84.

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,
20/70 = 20 × 6/70 × 6 = 120/420
Add the two like fractions:
1225/420 + 120/420 = 1225 + 120/420 = 1345/420
1345/420 simplified gives 269/84
So, 35/12 + 20/70 = 269/84
In mixed form: 317/84

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