Add 32/70 and 2/48
32/70 + 2/48 is 419/840.
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,
32/70 = 32 × 24/70 × 24 = 768/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
2/48 = 2 × 35/48 × 35 = 70/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
768/1680 + 70/1680 = 768 + 70/1680 = 838/1680 - 838/1680 simplified gives 419/840
- So, 32/70 + 2/48 = 419/840
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