Add 48/6 and 2/70
1st number: 8 0/6, 2nd number: 2/70
48/6 + 2/70 is 281/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
48/6 = 48 × 35/6 × 35 = 1680/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
2/70 = 2 × 3/70 × 3 = 6/210 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/210 + 6/210 = 1680 + 6/210 = 1686/210 - 1686/210 simplified gives 281/35
- So, 48/6 + 2/70 = 281/35
In mixed form: 81/35
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