Add 70/6 and 72/32, Solve 11 4/6 + 2 8/32 as a fraction

Add 70/6 and 72/32

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 2 8/32

70/6 + 72/32 is 167/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
70/6 = 70 × 16/6 × 16 = 1120/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
72/32 = 72 × 3/32 × 3 = 216/96
Add the two like fractions:
1120/96 + 216/96 = 1120 + 216/96 = 1336/96
1336/96 simplified gives 167/12
So, 70/6 + 72/32 = 167/12
In mixed form: 1311/12

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