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Add 70/12 and 70/14

1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 5 0/14

70/12 + 70/14 is 65/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 14 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    70/12 = 70 × 7/12 × 7 = 490/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
    70/14 = 70 × 6/14 × 6 = 420/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/84 + 420/84 = 490 + 420/84 = 910/84
  5. 910/84 simplified gives 65/6
  6. So, 70/12 + 70/14 = 65/6
    In mixed form: 105/6

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