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Add 60/5 and 15/70

1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 15/70

60/5 + 15/70 is 171/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    60/5 = 60 × 14/5 × 14 = 840/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    15/70 = 15 × 1/70 × 1 = 15/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/70 + 15/70 = 840 + 15/70 = 855/70
  5. 855/70 simplified gives 171/14
  6. So, 60/5 + 15/70 = 171/14
    In mixed form: 123/14

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