Add 70/3 and 12/28, Solve 23 1/3 + 12/28 as a fraction

Add 70/3 and 12/28

1^st number: 23 1/3, 2^nd number: 12/28

70/3 + 12/28 is 499/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
70/3 = 70 × 28/3 × 28 = 1960/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
12/28 = 12 × 3/28 × 3 = 36/84
Add the two like fractions:
1960/84 + 36/84 = 1960 + 36/84 = 1996/84
1996/84 simplified gives 499/21
So, 70/3 + 12/28 = 499/21
In mixed form: 2316/21

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