Add 30/70 and 7/48
30/70 + 7/48 is 193/336.
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,
30/70 = 30 × 24/70 × 24 = 720/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
7/48 = 7 × 35/48 × 35 = 245/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
720/1680 + 245/1680 = 720 + 245/1680 = 965/1680 - 965/1680 simplified gives 193/336
- So, 30/70 + 7/48 = 193/336
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