Add 35/12 and 8/70
1st number: 2 11/12, 2nd number: 8/70
35/12 + 8/70 is 1273/420.
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,
8/70 = 8 × 6/70 × 6 = 48/420 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/420 + 48/420 = 1225 + 48/420 = 1273/420 - So, 35/12 + 8/70 = 1273/420
In mixed form: 313/420
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