Add 70/12 and 21/56, Solve 5 10/12 + 21/56 as a fraction

Add 70/12 and 21/56

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 21/56

70/12 + 21/56 is 149/24.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 56 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
70/12 = 70 × 14/12 × 14 = 980/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
21/56 = 21 × 3/56 × 3 = 63/168
Add the two like fractions:
980/168 + 63/168 = 980 + 63/168 = 1043/168
1043/168 simplified gives 149/24
So, 70/12 + 21/56 = 149/24
In mixed form: 65/24

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