Add 10/48 and 30/70
10/48 + 30/70 is 107/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
10/48 = 10 × 35/48 × 35 = 350/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
30/70 = 30 × 24/70 × 24 = 720/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
350/1680 + 720/1680 = 350 + 720/1680 = 1070/1680 - 1070/1680 simplified gives 107/168
- So, 10/48 + 30/70 = 107/168
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