Add 28/6 and 24/14, Solve 4 4/6 + 1 10/14 as a fraction

Add 28/6 and 24/14

1^st number: 4 4/6, 2^nd number: 1 10/14

28/6 + 24/14 is 134/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 14 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
28/6 = 28 × 7/6 × 7 = 196/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
24/14 = 24 × 3/14 × 3 = 72/42
Add the two like fractions:
196/42 + 72/42 = 196 + 72/42 = 268/42
268/42 simplified gives 134/21
So, 28/6 + 24/14 = 134/21
In mixed form: 68/21

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