Add 2/48 and 70/72
2/48 + 70/72 is 73/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
2/48 = 2 × 3/48 × 3 = 6/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
70/72 = 70 × 2/72 × 2 = 140/144 - Add the two like fractions:
6/144 + 140/144 = 6 + 140/144 = 146/144 - 146/144 simplified gives 73/72
- So, 2/48 + 70/72 = 73/72
In mixed form: 11/72
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