Add 63/48 and 96/70, Solve 1 15/48 + 1 26/70 as a fraction

Add 63/48 and 96/70

1^st number: 1 15/48, 2^nd number: 1 26/70

63/48 + 96/70 is 1503/560.

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,
63/48 = 63 × 35/48 × 35 = 2205/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
96/70 = 96 × 24/70 × 24 = 2304/1680
Add the two like fractions:
2205/1680 + 2304/1680 = 2205 + 2304/1680 = 4509/1680
4509/1680 simplified gives 1503/560
So, 63/48 + 96/70 = 1503/560
In mixed form: 2383/560

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