Add 98/48 and 20/70, Solve 2 2/48 + 20/70 as a fraction

Add 98/48 and 20/70

1^st number: 2 2/48, 2^nd number: 20/70

98/48 + 20/70 is 391/168.

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,
98/48 = 98 × 35/48 × 35 = 3430/1680
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
20/70 = 20 × 24/70 × 24 = 480/1680
Add the two like fractions:
3430/1680 + 480/1680 = 3430 + 480/1680 = 3910/1680
3910/1680 simplified gives 391/168
So, 98/48 + 20/70 = 391/168
In mixed form: 255/168

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