Add 6/48 and 9/70
6/48 + 9/70 is 71/280.
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,
9/70 = 9 × 24/70 × 24 = 216/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
210/1680 + 216/1680 = 210 + 216/1680 = 426/1680 - 426/1680 simplified gives 71/280
- So, 6/48 + 9/70 = 71/280
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