Add 48/70 and 6/7
48/70 + 6/7 is 54/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 7 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
48/70 = 48 × 1/70 × 1 = 48/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
6/7 = 6 × 10/7 × 10 = 60/70 - Add the two like fractions:
48/70 + 60/70 = 48 + 60/70 = 108/70 - 108/70 simplified gives 54/35
- So, 48/70 + 6/7 = 54/35
In mixed form: 119/35
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