Add 48/9 and 15/70
1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 15/70
48/9 + 15/70 is 233/42.
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,
15/70 = 15 × 9/70 × 9 = 135/630 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/630 + 135/630 = 3360 + 135/630 = 3495/630 - 3495/630 simplified gives 233/42
- So, 48/9 + 15/70 = 233/42
In mixed form: 523/42
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