Add 48/49 and 4/70
48/49 + 4/70 is 254/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 70 is 490
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 10 = 490,
48/49 = 48 × 10/49 × 10 = 480/490 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 7 = 490,
4/70 = 4 × 7/70 × 7 = 28/490 - Add the two like fractions:
480/490 + 28/490 = 480 + 28/490 = 508/490 - 508/490 simplified gives 254/245
- So, 48/49 + 4/70 = 254/245
In mixed form: 19/245
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