Add 70/35 and 3/48
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 3/48
70/35 + 3/48 is 33/16.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
70/35 = 70 × 48/35 × 48 = 3360/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
3/48 = 3 × 35/48 × 35 = 105/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/1680 + 105/1680 = 3360 + 105/1680 = 3465/1680 - 3465/1680 simplified gives 33/16
- So, 70/35 + 3/48 = 33/16
In mixed form: 21/16
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