Add 56/70 and 2/48
56/70 + 2/48 is 101/120.
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,
56/70 = 56 × 24/70 × 24 = 1344/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
2/48 = 2 × 35/48 × 35 = 70/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/1680 + 70/1680 = 1344 + 70/1680 = 1414/1680 - 1414/1680 simplified gives 101/120
- So, 56/70 + 2/48 = 101/120
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