Add 70/8 and 5/12
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 5/12
70/8 + 5/12 is 55/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
70/8 = 70 × 3/8 × 3 = 210/24 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
5/12 = 5 × 2/12 × 2 = 10/24 - Add the two like fractions:
210/24 + 10/24 = 210 + 10/24 = 220/24 - 220/24 simplified gives 55/6
- So, 70/8 + 5/12 = 55/6
In mixed form: 91/6
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