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Add 84/12 and 60/70

1st number: 7 0/12, 2nd number: 60/70

84/12 + 60/70 is 55/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    84/12 = 84 × 35/12 × 35 = 2940/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
    60/70 = 60 × 6/70 × 6 = 360/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/420 + 360/420 = 2940 + 360/420 = 3300/420
  5. 3300/420 simplified gives 55/7
  6. So, 84/12 + 60/70 = 55/7
    In mixed form: 76/7

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