Add 7/70 and 48/80
7/70 + 48/80 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 80 is 560
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
7/70 = 7 × 8/70 × 8 = 56/560 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
48/80 = 48 × 7/80 × 7 = 336/560 - Add the two like fractions:
56/560 + 336/560 = 56 + 336/560 = 392/560 - 392/560 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 7/70 + 48/80 = 7/10
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