Add 70/6 and 63/28, Solve 11 4/6 + 2 7/28 as a fraction

Add 70/6 and 63/28

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 2 7/28

70/6 + 63/28 is 167/12.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
70/6 = 70 × 14/6 × 14 = 980/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
63/28 = 63 × 3/28 × 3 = 189/84
Add the two like fractions:
980/84 + 189/84 = 980 + 189/84 = 1169/84
1169/84 simplified gives 167/12
So, 70/6 + 63/28 = 167/12
In mixed form: 1311/12

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