Add 63/48 and 7/70
1st number: 1 15/48, 2nd number: 7/70
63/48 + 7/70 is 113/80.
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,
63/48 = 63 × 35/48 × 35 = 2205/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
7/70 = 7 × 24/70 × 24 = 168/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/1680 + 168/1680 = 2205 + 168/1680 = 2373/1680 - 2373/1680 simplified gives 113/80
- So, 63/48 + 7/70 = 113/80
In mixed form: 133/80
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