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Add 70/15 and 3/12

1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 3/12

70/15 + 3/12 is 59/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    70/15 = 70 × 4/15 × 4 = 280/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    3/12 = 3 × 5/12 × 5 = 15/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/60 + 15/60 = 280 + 15/60 = 295/60
  5. 295/60 simplified gives 59/12
  6. So, 70/15 + 3/12 = 59/12
    In mixed form: 411/12

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