Add 32/70 and 3/48
32/70 + 3/48 is 291/560.
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,
32/70 = 32 × 24/70 × 24 = 768/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
3/48 = 3 × 35/48 × 35 = 105/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
768/1680 + 105/1680 = 768 + 105/1680 = 873/1680 - 873/1680 simplified gives 291/560
- So, 32/70 + 3/48 = 291/560
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