Add 4/70 and 9/48
4/70 + 9/48 is 137/560.
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,
4/70 = 4 × 24/70 × 24 = 96/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
9/48 = 9 × 35/48 × 35 = 315/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
96/1680 + 315/1680 = 96 + 315/1680 = 411/1680 - 411/1680 simplified gives 137/560
- So, 4/70 + 9/48 = 137/560
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