Add 80/48 and 6/70, Solve 1 32/48 + 6/70 as a fraction

Add 80/48 and 6/70

1^st number: 1 32/48, 2^nd number: 6/70

80/48 + 6/70 is 184/105.

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,
80/48 = 80 × 35/48 × 35 = 2800/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
6/70 = 6 × 24/70 × 24 = 144/1680
Add the two like fractions:
2800/1680 + 144/1680 = 2800 + 144/1680 = 2944/1680
2944/1680 simplified gives 184/105
So, 80/48 + 6/70 = 184/105
In mixed form: 179/105

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