Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 7/70 and 10/48

7/70 + 10/48 is 37/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    7/70 = 7 × 24/70 × 24 = 168/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    10/48 = 10 × 35/48 × 35 = 350/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/1680 + 350/1680 = 168 + 350/1680 = 518/1680
  5. 518/1680 simplified gives 37/120
  6. So, 7/70 + 10/48 = 37/120

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com