Add 48/56 and 8/70
48/56 + 8/70 is 34/35.
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,
8/70 = 8 × 4/70 × 4 = 32/280 - Add the two like fractions:
240/280 + 32/280 = 240 + 32/280 = 272/280 - 272/280 simplified gives 34/35
- So, 48/56 + 8/70 = 34/35
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