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Add 70/6 and 14/56

1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 14/56

70/6 + 14/56 is 143/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 56 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
    70/6 = 70 × 28/6 × 28 = 1960/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    14/56 = 14 × 3/56 × 3 = 42/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/168 + 42/168 = 1960 + 42/168 = 2002/168
  5. 2002/168 simplified gives 143/12
  6. So, 70/6 + 14/56 = 143/12
    In mixed form: 1111/12

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