Add 49/70 and 28/48
49/70 + 28/48 is 77/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
49/70 = 49 × 24/70 × 24 = 1176/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
28/48 = 28 × 35/48 × 35 = 980/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1176/1680 + 980/1680 = 1176 + 980/1680 = 2156/1680 - 2156/1680 simplified gives 77/60
- So, 49/70 + 28/48 = 77/60
In mixed form: 117/60
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