Add 70/10 and 1/12
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 1/12
70/10 + 1/12 is 85/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 6 = 60,
70/10 = 70 × 6/10 × 6 = 420/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60 - Add the two like fractions:
420/60 + 5/60 = 420 + 5/60 = 425/60 - 425/60 simplified gives 85/12
- So, 70/10 + 1/12 = 85/12
In mixed form: 71/12
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