Add 48/25 and 56/70
1st number: 1 23/25, 2nd number: 56/70
48/25 + 56/70 is 68/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
48/25 = 48 × 14/25 × 14 = 672/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
56/70 = 56 × 5/70 × 5 = 280/350 - Add the two like fractions:
672/350 + 280/350 = 672 + 280/350 = 952/350 - 952/350 simplified gives 68/25
- So, 48/25 + 56/70 = 68/25
In mixed form: 218/25
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