Add 48/70 and 6/16
48/70 + 6/16 is 297/280.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 16 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
48/70 = 48 × 8/70 × 8 = 384/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
6/16 = 6 × 35/16 × 35 = 210/560 - Add the two like fractions:
384/560 + 210/560 = 384 + 210/560 = 594/560 - 594/560 simplified gives 297/280
- So, 48/70 + 6/16 = 297/280
In mixed form: 117/280
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