Add 70/6 and 42/56, Solve 11 4/6 + 42/56 as a fraction

Add 70/6 and 42/56

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 42/56

70/6 + 42/56 is 149/12.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 28 = 168,
70/6 = 70 × 28/6 × 28 = 1960/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
42/56 = 42 × 3/56 × 3 = 126/168
Add the two like fractions:
1960/168 + 126/168 = 1960 + 126/168 = 2086/168
2086/168 simplified gives 149/12
So, 70/6 + 42/56 = 149/12
In mixed form: 125/12

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