Add 70/5 and 12/7, Solve 14 0/5 + 1 5/7 as a fraction

Add 70/5 and 12/7

1^st number: 14 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 5/7

70/5 + 12/7 is 110/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
70/5 = 70 × 7/5 × 7 = 490/35
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
12/7 = 12 × 5/7 × 5 = 60/35
Add the two like fractions:
490/35 + 60/35 = 490 + 60/35 = 550/35
550/35 simplified gives 110/7
So, 70/5 + 12/7 = 110/7
In mixed form: 155/7

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