Add 60/70 and 8/12
60/70 + 8/12 is 32/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/12 = 8 × 35/12 × 35 = 280/420 - Add the two like fractions:
360/420 + 280/420 = 360 + 280/420 = 640/420 - 640/420 simplified gives 32/21
- So, 60/70 + 8/12 = 32/21
In mixed form: 111/21
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