Add 70/7 and 12/48, Solve 10 0/7 + 12/48 as a fraction

Add 70/7 and 12/48

1^st number: 10 0/7, 2^nd number: 12/48

70/7 + 12/48 is 41/4.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
70/7 = 70 × 48/7 × 48 = 3360/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
12/48 = 12 × 7/48 × 7 = 84/336
Add the two like fractions:
3360/336 + 84/336 = 3360 + 84/336 = 3444/336
3444/336 simplified gives 41/4
So, 70/7 + 12/48 = 41/4
In mixed form: 101/4

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