Add 81/70 and 70/48, Solve 1 11/70 + 1 22/48 as a fraction

Add 81/70 and 70/48

1^st number: 1 11/70, 2^nd number: 1 22/48

81/70 + 70/48 is 2197/840.

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,
81/70 = 81 × 24/70 × 24 = 1944/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
70/48 = 70 × 35/48 × 35 = 2450/1680
Add the two like fractions:
1944/1680 + 2450/1680 = 1944 + 2450/1680 = 4394/1680
4394/1680 simplified gives 2197/840
So, 81/70 + 70/48 = 2197/840
In mixed form: 2517/840

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