Add 40/70 and 75/48, Solve 40/70 + 1 27/48 as a fraction

Add 40/70 and 75/48

1^st number: 40/70, 2^nd number: 1 27/48

40/70 + 75/48 is 239/112.

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,
40/70 = 40 × 24/70 × 24 = 960/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
75/48 = 75 × 35/48 × 35 = 2625/1680
Add the two like fractions:
960/1680 + 2625/1680 = 960 + 2625/1680 = 3585/1680
3585/1680 simplified gives 239/112
So, 40/70 + 75/48 = 239/112
In mixed form: 215/112

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