Add 14/48 and 84/70, Solve 14/48 + 1 14/70 as a fraction

Add 14/48 and 84/70

1^st number: 14/48, 2^nd number: 1 14/70

14/48 + 84/70 is 179/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
14/48 = 14 × 35/48 × 35 = 490/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
84/70 = 84 × 24/70 × 24 = 2016/1680
Add the two like fractions:
490/1680 + 2016/1680 = 490 + 2016/1680 = 2506/1680
2506/1680 simplified gives 179/120
So, 14/48 + 84/70 = 179/120
In mixed form: 159/120

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