Add 5/48 and 56/70
5/48 + 56/70 is 217/240.
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,
56/70 = 56 × 24/70 × 24 = 1344/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
175/1680 + 1344/1680 = 175 + 1344/1680 = 1519/1680 - 1519/1680 simplified gives 217/240
- So, 5/48 + 56/70 = 217/240
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