Add 70/30 and 5/12
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 5/12
70/30 + 5/12 is 11/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
70/30 = 70 × 2/30 × 2 = 140/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
5/12 = 5 × 5/12 × 5 = 25/60 - Add the two like fractions:
140/60 + 25/60 = 140 + 25/60 = 165/60 - 165/60 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 70/30 + 5/12 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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