Add 48/8 and 6/70
1st number: 6 0/8, 2nd number: 6/70
48/8 + 6/70 is 213/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
48/8 = 48 × 35/8 × 35 = 1680/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
6/70 = 6 × 4/70 × 4 = 24/280 - Add the two like fractions:
1680/280 + 24/280 = 1680 + 24/280 = 1704/280 - 1704/280 simplified gives 213/35
- So, 48/8 + 6/70 = 213/35
In mixed form: 63/35
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