Add 70/30 and 7/12
1st number: 2 10/30, 2nd number: 7/12
70/30 + 7/12 is 35/12.
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,
7/12 = 7 × 5/12 × 5 = 35/60 - Add the two like fractions:
140/60 + 35/60 = 140 + 35/60 = 175/60 - 175/60 simplified gives 35/12
- So, 70/30 + 7/12 = 35/12
In mixed form: 211/12
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