Add 81/70 and 9/48, Solve 1 11/70 + 9/48 as a fraction

Add 81/70 and 9/48

1^st number: 1 11/70, 2^nd number: 9/48

81/70 + 9/48 is 753/560.

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,
9/48 = 9 × 35/48 × 35 = 315/1680
Add the two like fractions:
1944/1680 + 315/1680 = 1944 + 315/1680 = 2259/1680
2259/1680 simplified gives 753/560
So, 81/70 + 9/48 = 753/560
In mixed form: 1193/560

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