Add 14/48 and 8/70
14/48 + 8/70 is 341/840.
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,
14/48 = 14 × 35/48 × 35 = 490/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
8/70 = 8 × 24/70 × 24 = 192/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
490/1680 + 192/1680 = 490 + 192/1680 = 682/1680 - 682/1680 simplified gives 341/840
- So, 14/48 + 8/70 = 341/840
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