Add 5/70 and 28/48
5/70 + 28/48 is 55/84.
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,
5/70 = 5 × 24/70 × 24 = 120/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
28/48 = 28 × 35/48 × 35 = 980/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
120/1680 + 980/1680 = 120 + 980/1680 = 1100/1680 - 1100/1680 simplified gives 55/84
- So, 5/70 + 28/48 = 55/84
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