Add 48/70 and 12/15
48/70 + 12/15 is 52/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
48/70 = 48 × 3/70 × 3 = 144/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
12/15 = 12 × 14/15 × 14 = 168/210 - Add the two like fractions:
144/210 + 168/210 = 144 + 168/210 = 312/210 - 312/210 simplified gives 52/35
- So, 48/70 + 12/15 = 52/35
In mixed form: 117/35
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