Add 48/18 and 8/70, Solve 2 12/18 + 8/70 as a fraction

Add 48/18 and 8/70

1^st number: 2 12/18, 2^nd number: 8/70

48/18 + 8/70 is 292/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
48/18 = 48 × 35/18 × 35 = 1680/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
8/70 = 8 × 9/70 × 9 = 72/630
Add the two like fractions:
1680/630 + 72/630 = 1680 + 72/630 = 1752/630
1752/630 simplified gives 292/105
So, 48/18 + 8/70 = 292/105
In mixed form: 282/105

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