Add 54/70 and 8/48
54/70 + 8/48 is 197/210.
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,
54/70 = 54 × 24/70 × 24 = 1296/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
8/48 = 8 × 35/48 × 35 = 280/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/1680 + 280/1680 = 1296 + 280/1680 = 1576/1680 - 1576/1680 simplified gives 197/210
- So, 54/70 + 8/48 = 197/210
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