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Add 70/4 and 12/60

1st number: 17 2/4, 2nd number: 12/60

70/4 + 12/60 is 177/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
    70/4 = 70 × 15/4 × 15 = 1050/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/60 + 12/60 = 1050 + 12/60 = 1062/60
  5. 1062/60 simplified gives 177/10
  6. So, 70/4 + 12/60 = 177/10
    In mixed form: 177/10

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