Add 49/48 and 28/70
1st number: 1 1/48, 2nd number: 28/70
49/48 + 28/70 is 341/240.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
49/48 = 49 × 35/48 × 35 = 1715/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
28/70 = 28 × 24/70 × 24 = 672/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1715/1680 + 672/1680 = 1715 + 672/1680 = 2387/1680 - 2387/1680 simplified gives 341/240
- So, 49/48 + 28/70 = 341/240
In mixed form: 1101/240
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