Add 60/12 and 2/70, Solve 5 0/12 + 2/70 as a fraction

Add 60/12 and 2/70

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 2/70

60/12 + 2/70 is 176/35.

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,
60/12 = 60 × 35/12 × 35 = 2100/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
2/70 = 2 × 6/70 × 6 = 12/420
Add the two like fractions:
2100/420 + 12/420 = 2100 + 12/420 = 2112/420
2112/420 simplified gives 176/35
So, 60/12 + 2/70 = 176/35
In mixed form: 51/35

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