Add 48/9 and 14/70
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 14/70
48/9 + 14/70 is 83/15.
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,
14/70 = 14 × 9/70 × 9 = 126/630 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/630 + 126/630 = 3360 + 126/630 = 3486/630 - 3486/630 simplified gives 83/15
- So, 48/9 + 14/70 = 83/15
In mixed form: 58/15
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