Add 49/70 and 48/80
49/70 + 48/80 is 13/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
49/70 = 49 × 8/70 × 8 = 392/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
48/80 = 48 × 7/80 × 7 = 336/560 - Add the two like fractions:
392/560 + 336/560 = 392 + 336/560 = 728/560 - 728/560 simplified gives 13/10
- So, 49/70 + 48/80 = 13/10
In mixed form: 13/10
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