Add 70/6 and 28/4, Solve 11 4/6 + 7 0/4 as a fraction

Add 70/6 and 28/4

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 7 0/4

70/6 + 28/4 is 56/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
70/6 = 70 × 2/6 × 2 = 140/12
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
28/4 = 28 × 3/4 × 3 = 84/12
Add the two like fractions:
140/12 + 84/12 = 140 + 84/12 = 224/12
224/12 simplified gives 56/3
So, 70/6 + 28/4 = 56/3
In mixed form: 182/3

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