Add 70/6 and 70/8, Solve 11 4/6 + 8 6/8 as a fraction

Add 70/6 and 70/8

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 8 6/8

70/6 + 70/8 is 245/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 8 is 24

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
70/6 = 70 × 4/6 × 4 = 280/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
70/8 = 70 × 3/8 × 3 = 210/24
Add the two like fractions:
280/24 + 210/24 = 280 + 210/24 = 490/24
490/24 simplified gives 245/12
So, 70/6 + 70/8 = 245/12
In mixed form: 205/12

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