Add 12/48 and 54/70
12/48 + 54/70 is 143/140.
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,
12/48 = 12 × 35/48 × 35 = 420/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
54/70 = 54 × 24/70 × 24 = 1296/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
420/1680 + 1296/1680 = 420 + 1296/1680 = 1716/1680 - 1716/1680 simplified gives 143/140
- So, 12/48 + 54/70 = 143/140
In mixed form: 13/140
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