Add 14/70 and 48/60
14/70 + 48/60 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
14/70 = 14 × 6/70 × 6 = 84/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
48/60 = 48 × 7/60 × 7 = 336/420 - Add the two like fractions:
84/420 + 336/420 = 84 + 336/420 = 420/420 - 420/420 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 14/70 + 48/60 = 1/1
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