Add 60/12 and 50/70
1st number: 5 0/12, 2nd number: 50/70
60/12 + 50/70 is 40/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
50/70 = 50 × 6/70 × 6 = 300/420 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/420 + 300/420 = 2100 + 300/420 = 2400/420 - 2400/420 simplified gives 40/7
- So, 60/12 + 50/70 = 40/7
In mixed form: 55/7
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