Add 40/48 and 1/70
40/48 + 1/70 is 89/105.
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,
40/48 = 40 × 35/48 × 35 = 1400/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
1/70 = 1 × 24/70 × 24 = 24/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/1680 + 24/1680 = 1400 + 24/1680 = 1424/1680 - 1424/1680 simplified gives 89/105
- So, 40/48 + 1/70 = 89/105
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