Add 48/3 and 6/70
1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 6/70
48/3 + 6/70 is 563/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
48/3 = 48 × 70/3 × 70 = 3360/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
6/70 = 6 × 3/70 × 3 = 18/210 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/210 + 18/210 = 3360 + 18/210 = 3378/210 - 3378/210 simplified gives 563/35
- So, 48/3 + 6/70 = 563/35
In mixed form: 163/35
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