Add 7/70 and 5/48
7/70 + 5/48 is 49/240.
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,
7/70 = 7 × 24/70 × 24 = 168/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
5/48 = 5 × 35/48 × 35 = 175/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
168/1680 + 175/1680 = 168 + 175/1680 = 343/1680 - 343/1680 simplified gives 49/240
- So, 7/70 + 5/48 = 49/240
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