Add 36/12 and 2/70, Solve 3 0/12 + 2/70 as a fraction

Add 36/12 and 2/70

1^st number: 3 0/12, 2^nd number: 2/70

36/12 + 2/70 is 106/35.

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,
36/12 = 36 × 35/12 × 35 = 1260/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
2/70 = 2 × 6/70 × 6 = 12/420
Add the two like fractions:
1260/420 + 12/420 = 1260 + 12/420 = 1272/420
1272/420 simplified gives 106/35
So, 36/12 + 2/70 = 106/35
In mixed form: 31/35

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