Add 70/6 and 72/70, Solve 11 4/6 + 1 2/70 as a fraction

Add 70/6 and 72/70

1^st number: 11 4/6, 2^nd number: 1 2/70

70/6 + 72/70 is 1333/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
70/6 = 70 × 35/6 × 35 = 2450/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
72/70 = 72 × 3/70 × 3 = 216/210
Add the two like fractions:
2450/210 + 216/210 = 2450 + 216/210 = 2666/210
2666/210 simplified gives 1333/105
So, 70/6 + 72/70 = 1333/105
In mixed form: 1273/105

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