Add 48/70 and 40/64
48/70 + 40/64 is 367/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 64 is 2240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2240 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 32 = 2240,
48/70 = 48 × 32/70 × 32 = 1536/2240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 35 = 2240,
40/64 = 40 × 35/64 × 35 = 1400/2240 - Add the two like fractions:
1536/2240 + 1400/2240 = 1536 + 1400/2240 = 2936/2240 - 2936/2240 simplified gives 367/280
- So, 48/70 + 40/64 = 367/280
In mixed form: 187/280
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