Add 70/32 and 30/48
1st number: 2 6/32, 2nd number: 30/48
70/32 + 30/48 is 45/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 48 is 96
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
70/32 = 70 × 3/32 × 3 = 210/96 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
30/48 = 30 × 2/48 × 2 = 60/96 - Add the two like fractions:
210/96 + 60/96 = 210 + 60/96 = 270/96 - 270/96 simplified gives 45/16
- So, 70/32 + 30/48 = 45/16
In mixed form: 213/16
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