Add 48/70 and 27/30
48/70 + 27/30 is 111/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 30 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 30 × 7 = 210,
27/30 = 27 × 7/30 × 7 = 189/210 - Add the two like fractions:
144/210 + 189/210 = 144 + 189/210 = 333/210 - 333/210 simplified gives 111/70
- So, 48/70 + 27/30 = 111/70
In mixed form: 141/70
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