Add 70/12 and 10/70, Solve 5 10/12 + 10/70 as a fraction

Add 70/12 and 10/70

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 10/70

70/12 + 10/70 is 251/42.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
70/12 = 70 × 35/12 × 35 = 2450/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
10/70 = 10 × 6/70 × 6 = 60/420
Add the two like fractions:
2450/420 + 60/420 = 2450 + 60/420 = 2510/420
2510/420 simplified gives 251/42
So, 70/12 + 10/70 = 251/42
In mixed form: 541/42

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