Add 2/70 and 14/48
2/70 + 14/48 is 269/840.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
2/70 = 2 × 24/70 × 24 = 48/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
14/48 = 14 × 35/48 × 35 = 490/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
48/1680 + 490/1680 = 48 + 490/1680 = 538/1680 - 538/1680 simplified gives 269/840
- So, 2/70 + 14/48 = 269/840
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