Add 96/35 and 50/48, Solve 2 26/35 + 1 2/48 as a fraction

Add 96/35 and 50/48

1^st number: 2 26/35, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

96/35 + 50/48 is 3179/840.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
96/35 = 96 × 48/35 × 48 = 4608/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
50/48 = 50 × 35/48 × 35 = 1750/1680
Add the two like fractions:
4608/1680 + 1750/1680 = 4608 + 1750/1680 = 6358/1680
6358/1680 simplified gives 3179/840
So, 96/35 + 50/48 = 3179/840
In mixed form: 3659/840

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