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Add 70/28 and 7/12

1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 7/12

70/28 + 7/12 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 12 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    70/28 = 70 × 3/28 × 3 = 210/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
    7/12 = 7 × 7/12 × 7 = 49/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/84 + 49/84 = 210 + 49/84 = 259/84
  5. 259/84 simplified gives 37/12
  6. So, 70/28 + 7/12 = 37/12
    In mixed form: 31/12

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