Add 70/12 and 50/60
1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 50/60
70/12 + 50/60 is 20/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
70/12 = 70 × 5/12 × 5 = 350/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
350/60 + 50/60 = 350 + 50/60 = 400/60 - 400/60 simplified gives 20/3
- So, 70/12 + 50/60 = 20/3
In mixed form: 62/3
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