Add 70/12 and 5/35, Solve 5 10/12 + 5/35 as a fraction

Add 70/12 and 5/35

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 5/35

70/12 + 5/35 is 251/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 35 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 35 × 12 = 420,
5/35 = 5 × 12/35 × 12 = 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 + 5/35 = 251/42
In mixed form: 541/42

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