Add 48/9 and 1/70
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 1/70
48/9 + 1/70 is 1123/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
48/9 = 48 × 70/9 × 70 = 3360/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
1/70 = 1 × 9/70 × 9 = 9/630 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/630 + 9/630 = 3360 + 9/630 = 3369/630 - 3369/630 simplified gives 1123/210
- So, 48/9 + 1/70 = 1123/210
In mixed form: 573/210
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