Add 70/35 and 5/48
1st number: 2 0/35, 2nd number: 5/48
70/35 + 5/48 is 101/48.
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,
5/48 = 5 × 35/48 × 35 = 175/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/1680 + 175/1680 = 3360 + 175/1680 = 3535/1680 - 3535/1680 simplified gives 101/48
- So, 70/35 + 5/48 = 101/48
In mixed form: 25/48
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