Add 48/70 and 4/8
48/70 + 4/8 is 83/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 8 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
48/70 = 48 × 4/70 × 4 = 192/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
4/8 = 4 × 35/8 × 35 = 140/280 - Add the two like fractions:
192/280 + 140/280 = 192 + 140/280 = 332/280 - 332/280 simplified gives 83/70
- So, 48/70 + 4/8 = 83/70
In mixed form: 113/70
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