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Add 70/30 and 1/12

1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 1/12

70/30 + 1/12 is 29/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 12 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
    70/30 = 70 × 2/30 × 2 = 140/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
    1/12 = 1 × 5/12 × 5 = 5/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/60 + 5/60 = 140 + 5/60 = 145/60
  5. 145/60 simplified gives 29/12
  6. So, 70/30 + 1/12 = 29/12
    In mixed form: 25/12

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