Add 10/70 and 8/48
10/70 + 8/48 is 13/42.
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,
10/70 = 10 × 24/70 × 24 = 240/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
8/48 = 8 × 35/48 × 35 = 280/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
240/1680 + 280/1680 = 240 + 280/1680 = 520/1680 - 520/1680 simplified gives 13/42
- So, 10/70 + 8/48 = 13/42
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