Add 48/70 and 20/32
48/70 + 20/32 is 367/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 32 is 1120
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1120 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 16 = 1120,
48/70 = 48 × 16/70 × 16 = 768/1120 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 35 = 1120,
20/32 = 20 × 35/32 × 35 = 700/1120 - Add the two like fractions:
768/1120 + 700/1120 = 768 + 700/1120 = 1468/1120 - 1468/1120 simplified gives 367/280
- So, 48/70 + 20/32 = 367/280
In mixed form: 187/280
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