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Add 70/6 and 21/28

1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 21/28

70/6 + 21/28 is 149/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    70/6 = 70 × 14/6 × 14 = 980/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    21/28 = 21 × 3/28 × 3 = 63/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/84 + 63/84 = 980 + 63/84 = 1043/84
  5. 1043/84 simplified gives 149/12
  6. So, 70/6 + 21/28 = 149/12
    In mixed form: 125/12

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