Add 80/70 and 10/48, Solve 1 10/70 + 10/48 as a fraction

Add 80/70 and 10/48

1^st number: 1 10/70, 2^nd number: 10/48

80/70 + 10/48 is 227/168.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
80/70 = 80 × 24/70 × 24 = 1920/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
10/48 = 10 × 35/48 × 35 = 350/1680
Add the two like fractions:
1920/1680 + 350/1680 = 1920 + 350/1680 = 2270/1680
2270/1680 simplified gives 227/168
So, 80/70 + 10/48 = 227/168
In mixed form: 159/168

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