Add 5/48 and 21/70
5/48 + 21/70 is 97/240.
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,
5/48 = 5 × 35/48 × 35 = 175/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
21/70 = 21 × 24/70 × 24 = 504/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
175/1680 + 504/1680 = 175 + 504/1680 = 679/1680 - 679/1680 simplified gives 97/240
- So, 5/48 + 21/70 = 97/240
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