Add 42/12 and 14/70, Solve 3 6/12 + 14/70 as a fraction

Add 42/12 and 14/70

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 14/70

42/12 + 14/70 is 37/10.

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,
42/12 = 42 × 35/12 × 35 = 1470/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
14/70 = 14 × 6/70 × 6 = 84/420
Add the two like fractions:
1470/420 + 84/420 = 1470 + 84/420 = 1554/420
1554/420 simplified gives 37/10
So, 42/12 + 14/70 = 37/10
In mixed form: 37/10

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