Add 72/12 and 7/70, Solve 6 0/12 + 7/70 as a fraction

Add 72/12 and 7/70

1^st number: 6 0/12, 2^nd number: 7/70

72/12 + 7/70 is 61/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 70 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
72/12 = 72 × 35/12 × 35 = 2520/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
7/70 = 7 × 6/70 × 6 = 42/420
Add the two like fractions:
2520/420 + 42/420 = 2520 + 42/420 = 2562/420
2562/420 simplified gives 61/10
So, 72/12 + 7/70 = 61/10
In mixed form: 61/10

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