Add 70/5 and 12/72
1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 12/72
70/5 + 12/72 is 85/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
70/5 = 70 × 72/5 × 72 = 5040/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
12/72 = 12 × 5/72 × 5 = 60/360 - Add the two like fractions:
5040/360 + 60/360 = 5040 + 60/360 = 5100/360 - 5100/360 simplified gives 85/6
- So, 70/5 + 12/72 = 85/6
In mixed form: 141/6
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