Add 70/48 and 14/60
1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 14/60
70/48 + 14/60 is 203/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
70/48 = 70 × 5/48 × 5 = 350/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
14/60 = 14 × 4/60 × 4 = 56/240 - Add the two like fractions:
350/240 + 56/240 = 350 + 56/240 = 406/240 - 406/240 simplified gives 203/120
- So, 70/48 + 14/60 = 203/120
In mixed form: 183/120
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