Add 60/48 and 5/70
1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 5/70
60/48 + 5/70 is 37/28.
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,
60/48 = 60 × 35/48 × 35 = 2100/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
5/70 = 5 × 24/70 × 24 = 120/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/1680 + 120/1680 = 2100 + 120/1680 = 2220/1680 - 2220/1680 simplified gives 37/28
- So, 60/48 + 5/70 = 37/28
In mixed form: 19/28
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