Add 70/48 and 15/70
1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 15/70
70/48 + 15/70 is 281/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
70/48 = 70 × 35/48 × 35 = 2450/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
15/70 = 15 × 24/70 × 24 = 360/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/1680 + 360/1680 = 2450 + 360/1680 = 2810/1680 - 2810/1680 simplified gives 281/168
- So, 70/48 + 15/70 = 281/168
In mixed form: 1113/168
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