Add 70/35 and 12/30
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 12/30
70/35 + 12/30 is 12/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 30 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
70/35 = 70 × 6/35 × 6 = 420/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
12/30 = 12 × 7/30 × 7 = 84/210 - Add the two like fractions:
420/210 + 84/210 = 420 + 84/210 = 504/210 - 504/210 simplified gives 12/5
- So, 70/35 + 12/30 = 12/5
In mixed form: 22/5
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