Add 70/28 and 4/12, Solve 2 14/28 + 4/12 as a fraction

Add 70/28 and 4/12

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 4/12

70/28 + 4/12 is 17/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 12 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 12 × 7 = 84,
4/12 = 4 × 7/12 × 7 = 28/84
Add the two like fractions:
210/84 + 28/84 = 210 + 28/84 = 238/84
238/84 simplified gives 17/6
So, 70/28 + 4/12 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6

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