Add 6/48 and 4/70
6/48 + 4/70 is 51/280.
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,
6/48 = 6 × 35/48 × 35 = 210/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
4/70 = 4 × 24/70 × 24 = 96/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
210/1680 + 96/1680 = 210 + 96/1680 = 306/1680 - 306/1680 simplified gives 51/280
- So, 6/48 + 4/70 = 51/280
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