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Add 60/70 and 12/72

60/70 + 12/72 is 43/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
    60/70 = 60 × 36/70 × 36 = 2160/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    12/72 = 12 × 35/72 × 35 = 420/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/2520 + 420/2520 = 2160 + 420/2520 = 2580/2520
  5. 2580/2520 simplified gives 43/42
  6. So, 60/70 + 12/72 = 43/42
    In mixed form: 11/42

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