Add 28/6 and 56/70, Solve 4 4/6 + 56/70 as a fraction

Add 28/6 and 56/70

1^st number: 4 4/6, 2^nd number: 56/70

28/6 + 56/70 is 82/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
28/6 = 28 × 35/6 × 35 = 980/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210
Add the two like fractions:
980/210 + 168/210 = 980 + 168/210 = 1148/210
1148/210 simplified gives 82/15
So, 28/6 + 56/70 = 82/15
In mixed form: 57/15

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