Add 60/70 and 35/12, Solve 60/70 + 2 11/12 as a fraction

Add 60/70 and 35/12

1^st number: 60/70, 2^nd number: 2 11/12

60/70 + 35/12 is 317/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 12 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
60/70 = 60 × 6/70 × 6 = 360/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
35/12 = 35 × 35/12 × 35 = 1225/420
Add the two like fractions:
360/420 + 1225/420 = 360 + 1225/420 = 1585/420
1585/420 simplified gives 317/84
So, 60/70 + 35/12 = 317/84
In mixed form: 365/84

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