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Add 84/70 and 12/14

1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 12/14

84/70 + 12/14 is 72/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    84/70 = 84 × 1/70 × 1 = 84/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    12/14 = 12 × 5/14 × 5 = 60/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/70 + 60/70 = 84 + 60/70 = 144/70
  5. 144/70 simplified gives 72/35
  6. So, 84/70 + 12/14 = 72/35
    In mixed form: 22/35

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