Add 90/12 and 2/70, Solve 7 6/12 + 2/70 as a fraction

Add 90/12 and 2/70

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

90/12 + 2/70 is 527/70.

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,
90/12 = 90 × 35/12 × 35 = 3150/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
2/70 = 2 × 6/70 × 6 = 12/420
Add the two like fractions:
3150/420 + 12/420 = 3150 + 12/420 = 3162/420
3162/420 simplified gives 527/70
So, 90/12 + 2/70 = 527/70
In mixed form: 737/70

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