Add 35/48 and 49/70
35/48 + 49/70 is 343/240.
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,
35/48 = 35 × 35/48 × 35 = 1225/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
49/70 = 49 × 24/70 × 24 = 1176/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1225/1680 + 1176/1680 = 1225 + 1176/1680 = 2401/1680 - 2401/1680 simplified gives 343/240
- So, 35/48 + 49/70 = 343/240
In mixed form: 1103/240
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