Add 5/48 and 7/70
5/48 + 7/70 is 49/240.
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,
7/70 = 7 × 24/70 × 24 = 168/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
175/1680 + 168/1680 = 175 + 168/1680 = 343/1680 - 343/1680 simplified gives 49/240
- So, 5/48 + 7/70 = 49/240
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