Add 56/48 and 5/70, Solve 1 8/48 + 5/70 as a fraction

Add 56/48 and 5/70

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 5/70

56/48 + 5/70 is 26/21.

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,
56/48 = 56 × 35/48 × 35 = 1960/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
5/70 = 5 × 24/70 × 24 = 120/1680
Add the two like fractions:
1960/1680 + 120/1680 = 1960 + 120/1680 = 2080/1680
2080/1680 simplified gives 26/21
So, 56/48 + 5/70 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21

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