Add 70/20 and 4/48
1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 4/48
70/20 + 4/48 is 43/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
70/20 = 70 × 12/20 × 12 = 840/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240 - Add the two like fractions:
840/240 + 20/240 = 840 + 20/240 = 860/240 - 860/240 simplified gives 43/12
- So, 70/20 + 4/48 = 43/12
In mixed form: 37/12
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