Add 70/8 and 14/24, Solve 8 6/8 + 14/24 as a fraction

Add 70/8 and 14/24

1^st number: 8 6/8, 2^nd number: 14/24

70/8 + 14/24 is 28/3.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
70/8 = 70 × 3/8 × 3 = 210/24
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
14/24 = 14 × 1/24 × 1 = 14/24
Add the two like fractions:
210/24 + 14/24 = 210 + 14/24 = 224/24
224/24 simplified gives 28/3
So, 70/8 + 14/24 = 28/3
In mixed form: 91/3

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