Add 75/48 and 40/70, Solve 1 27/48 + 40/70 as a fraction

Add 75/48 and 40/70

1^st number: 1 27/48, 2^nd number: 40/70

75/48 + 40/70 is 239/112.

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,
75/48 = 75 × 35/48 × 35 = 2625/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
40/70 = 40 × 24/70 × 24 = 960/1680
Add the two like fractions:
2625/1680 + 960/1680 = 2625 + 960/1680 = 3585/1680
3585/1680 simplified gives 239/112
So, 75/48 + 40/70 = 239/112
In mixed form: 215/112

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