Add 84/48 and 50/70, Solve 1 36/48 + 50/70 as a fraction

Add 84/48 and 50/70

1^st number: 1 36/48, 2^nd number: 50/70

84/48 + 50/70 is 69/28.

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,
84/48 = 84 × 35/48 × 35 = 2940/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
50/70 = 50 × 24/70 × 24 = 1200/1680
Add the two like fractions:
2940/1680 + 1200/1680 = 2940 + 1200/1680 = 4140/1680
4140/1680 simplified gives 69/28
So, 84/48 + 50/70 = 69/28
In mixed form: 213/28

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