Add 48/4 and 12/70
1st number: 12 0/4, 2nd number: 12/70
48/4 + 12/70 is 426/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
48/4 = 48 × 35/4 × 35 = 1680/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
12/70 = 12 × 2/70 × 2 = 24/140 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/140 + 24/140 = 1680 + 24/140 = 1704/140 - 1704/140 simplified gives 426/35
- So, 48/4 + 12/70 = 426/35
In mixed form: 126/35
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