Add 6/70 and 28/48
6/70 + 28/48 is 281/420.
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,
6/70 = 6 × 24/70 × 24 = 144/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
28/48 = 28 × 35/48 × 35 = 980/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
144/1680 + 980/1680 = 144 + 980/1680 = 1124/1680 - 1124/1680 simplified gives 281/420
- So, 6/70 + 28/48 = 281/420
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