Add 1/70 and 10/48
1/70 + 10/48 is 187/840.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
1/70 = 1 × 24/70 × 24 = 24/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
10/48 = 10 × 35/48 × 35 = 350/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
24/1680 + 350/1680 = 24 + 350/1680 = 374/1680 - 374/1680 simplified gives 187/840
- So, 1/70 + 10/48 = 187/840
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