Add 8/3 and 70/28, Solve 2 2/3 + 2 14/28 as a fraction

Add 8/3 and 70/28

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 2 14/28

8/3 + 70/28 is 31/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 28 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
8/3 = 8 × 28/3 × 28 = 224/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
70/28 = 70 × 3/28 × 3 = 210/84
Add the two like fractions:
224/84 + 210/84 = 224 + 210/84 = 434/84
434/84 simplified gives 31/6
So, 8/3 + 70/28 = 31/6
In mixed form: 51/6

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