Add 30/48 and 35/70
30/48 + 35/70 is 9/8.
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,
30/48 = 30 × 35/48 × 35 = 1050/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
35/70 = 35 × 24/70 × 24 = 840/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/1680 + 840/1680 = 1050 + 840/1680 = 1890/1680 - 1890/1680 simplified gives 9/8
- So, 30/48 + 35/70 = 9/8
In mixed form: 11/8
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