Add 70/35 and 9/48, Solve 2 0/35 + 9/48 as a fraction

Add 70/35 and 9/48

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 9/48

70/35 + 9/48 is 35/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
70/35 = 70 × 48/35 × 48 = 3360/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
9/48 = 9 × 35/48 × 35 = 315/1680
Add the two like fractions:
3360/1680 + 315/1680 = 3360 + 315/1680 = 3675/1680
3675/1680 simplified gives 35/16
So, 70/35 + 9/48 = 35/16
In mixed form: 23/16

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