Add 75/4 and 12/70
1st number: 18 3/4, 2nd number: 12/70
75/4 + 12/70 is 2649/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 70 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
75/4 = 75 × 35/4 × 35 = 2625/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
12/70 = 12 × 2/70 × 2 = 24/140 - Add the two like fractions:
2625/140 + 24/140 = 2625 + 24/140 = 2649/140 - So, 75/4 + 12/70 = 2649/140
In mixed form: 18129/140
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