Add 70/28 and 10/6, Solve 2 14/28 + 1 4/6 as a fraction

Add 70/28 and 10/6

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 1 4/6

70/28 + 10/6 is 25/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 6 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
70/28 = 70 × 3/28 × 3 = 210/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
10/6 = 10 × 14/6 × 14 = 140/84
Add the two like fractions:
210/84 + 140/84 = 210 + 140/84 = 350/84
350/84 simplified gives 25/6
So, 70/28 + 10/6 = 25/6
In mixed form: 41/6

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