Add 4/60 and 48/70
4/60 + 48/70 is 79/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
4/60 = 4 × 7/60 × 7 = 28/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
48/70 = 48 × 6/70 × 6 = 288/420 - Add the two like fractions:
28/420 + 288/420 = 28 + 288/420 = 316/420 - 316/420 simplified gives 79/105
- So, 4/60 + 48/70 = 79/105
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