Add 70/48 and 50/75, Solve 1 22/48 + 50/75 as a fraction

Add 70/48 and 50/75

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 50/75

70/48 + 50/75 is 17/8.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 75 is 1200

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
70/48 = 70 × 25/48 × 25 = 1750/1200
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
50/75 = 50 × 16/75 × 16 = 800/1200
Add the two like fractions:
1750/1200 + 800/1200 = 1750 + 800/1200 = 2550/1200
2550/1200 simplified gives 17/8
So, 70/48 + 50/75 = 17/8
In mixed form: 21/8

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