Add 48/56 and 42/70
48/56 + 42/70 is 51/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
48/56 = 48 × 5/56 × 5 = 240/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
42/70 = 42 × 4/70 × 4 = 168/280 - Add the two like fractions:
240/280 + 168/280 = 240 + 168/280 = 408/280 - 408/280 simplified gives 51/35
- So, 48/56 + 42/70 = 51/35
In mixed form: 116/35
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