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Add 60/12 and 3/70

1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 3/70

60/12 + 3/70 is 353/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    60/12 = 60 × 35/12 × 35 = 2100/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    3/70 = 3 × 6/70 × 6 = 18/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/420 + 18/420 = 2100 + 18/420 = 2118/420
  5. 2118/420 simplified gives 353/70
  6. So, 60/12 + 3/70 = 353/70
    In mixed form: 53/70

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