Add 70/28 and 4/3
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 1 1/3
70/28 + 4/3 is 23/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 3 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 3 × 28 = 84,
4/3 = 4 × 28/3 × 28 = 112/84 - Add the two like fractions:
210/84 + 112/84 = 210 + 112/84 = 322/84 - 322/84 simplified gives 23/6
- So, 70/28 + 4/3 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6
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