Add 2/48 and 6/70
2/48 + 6/70 is 107/840.
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,
6/70 = 6 × 24/70 × 24 = 144/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
70/1680 + 144/1680 = 70 + 144/1680 = 214/1680 - 214/1680 simplified gives 107/840
- So, 2/48 + 6/70 = 107/840
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