Add 3/6 and 48/70
3/6 + 48/70 is 83/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
3/6 = 3 × 35/6 × 35 = 105/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
48/70 = 48 × 3/70 × 3 = 144/210 - Add the two like fractions:
105/210 + 144/210 = 105 + 144/210 = 249/210 - 249/210 simplified gives 83/70
- So, 3/6 + 48/70 = 83/70
In mixed form: 113/70
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