Add 75/12 and 12/70, Solve 6 3/12 + 12/70 as a fraction

Add 75/12 and 12/70

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 12/70

75/12 + 12/70 is 899/140.

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,
75/12 = 75 × 35/12 × 35 = 2625/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
12/70 = 12 × 6/70 × 6 = 72/420
Add the two like fractions:
2625/420 + 72/420 = 2625 + 72/420 = 2697/420
2697/420 simplified gives 899/140
So, 75/12 + 12/70 = 899/140
In mixed form: 659/140

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