Add 2/48 and 12/70
2/48 + 12/70 is 179/840.
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,
2/48 = 2 × 35/48 × 35 = 70/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
12/70 = 12 × 24/70 × 24 = 288/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
70/1680 + 288/1680 = 70 + 288/1680 = 358/1680 - 358/1680 simplified gives 179/840
- So, 2/48 + 12/70 = 179/840
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