Add 25/70 and 90/48, Solve 25/70 + 1 42/48 as a fraction

Add 25/70 and 90/48

1^st number: 25/70, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

25/70 + 90/48 is 125/56.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
25/70 = 25 × 24/70 × 24 = 600/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
90/48 = 90 × 35/48 × 35 = 3150/1680
Add the two like fractions:
600/1680 + 3150/1680 = 600 + 3150/1680 = 3750/1680
3750/1680 simplified gives 125/56
So, 25/70 + 90/48 = 125/56
In mixed form: 213/56

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