Add 36/48 and 3/70
36/48 + 3/70 is 111/140.
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,
36/48 = 36 × 35/48 × 35 = 1260/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
3/70 = 3 × 24/70 × 24 = 72/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/1680 + 72/1680 = 1260 + 72/1680 = 1332/1680 - 1332/1680 simplified gives 111/140
- So, 36/48 + 3/70 = 111/140
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