Add 48/70 and 28/6, Solve 48/70 + 4 4/6 as a fraction

Add 48/70 and 28/6

1^st number: 48/70, 2^nd number: 4 4/6

48/70 + 28/6 is 562/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 6 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
48/70 = 48 × 3/70 × 3 = 144/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
28/6 = 28 × 35/6 × 35 = 980/210
Add the two like fractions:
144/210 + 980/210 = 144 + 980/210 = 1124/210
1124/210 simplified gives 562/105
So, 48/70 + 28/6 = 562/105
In mixed form: 537/105

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