Add 3/70 and 27/48
3/70 + 27/48 is 339/560.
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,
3/70 = 3 × 24/70 × 24 = 72/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
27/48 = 27 × 35/48 × 35 = 945/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
72/1680 + 945/1680 = 72 + 945/1680 = 1017/1680 - 1017/1680 simplified gives 339/560
- So, 3/70 + 27/48 = 339/560
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