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

Add 70/28 and 14/6

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

70/28 + 14/6 is 29/6.

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,
14/6 = 14 × 14/6 × 14 = 196/84
Add the two like fractions:
210/84 + 196/84 = 210 + 196/84 = 406/84
406/84 simplified gives 29/6
So, 70/28 + 14/6 = 29/6
In mixed form: 45/6

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