Add 70/10 and 9/12
1st number: 7 0/10, 2nd number: 9/12
70/10 + 9/12 is 31/4.
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,
9/12 = 9 × 5/12 × 5 = 45/60 - Add the two like fractions:
420/60 + 45/60 = 420 + 45/60 = 465/60 - 465/60 simplified gives 31/4
- So, 70/10 + 9/12 = 31/4
In mixed form: 73/4
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