Add 70/20 and 8/12
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 8/12
70/20 + 8/12 is 25/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 12 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
70/20 = 70 × 3/20 × 3 = 210/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60 - Add the two like fractions:
210/60 + 40/60 = 210 + 40/60 = 250/60 - 250/60 simplified gives 25/6
- So, 70/20 + 8/12 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6
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