Add 48/70 and 42/60
48/70 + 42/60 is 97/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
48/70 = 48 × 6/70 × 6 = 288/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
42/60 = 42 × 7/60 × 7 = 294/420 - Add the two like fractions:
288/420 + 294/420 = 288 + 294/420 = 582/420 - 582/420 simplified gives 97/70
- So, 48/70 + 42/60 = 97/70
In mixed form: 127/70
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