Add 70/56 and 4/42, Solve 1 14/56 + 4/42 as a fraction

Add 70/56 and 4/42

1^st number: 1 14/56, 2^nd number: 4/42

70/56 + 4/42 is 113/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 42 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
70/56 = 70 × 3/56 × 3 = 210/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
4/42 = 4 × 4/42 × 4 = 16/168
Add the two like fractions:
210/168 + 16/168 = 210 + 16/168 = 226/168
226/168 simplified gives 113/84
So, 70/56 + 4/42 = 113/84
In mixed form: 129/84

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