Add 98/48 and 36/70, Solve 2 2/48 + 36/70 as a fraction

Add 98/48 and 36/70

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

98/48 + 36/70 is 2147/840.

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,
36/70 = 36 × 24/70 × 24 = 864/1680
Add the two like fractions:
3430/1680 + 864/1680 = 3430 + 864/1680 = 4294/1680
4294/1680 simplified gives 2147/840
So, 98/48 + 36/70 = 2147/840
In mixed form: 2467/840

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