Add 70/48 and 2/36
1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 2/36
70/48 + 2/36 is 109/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 36 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
70/48 = 70 × 3/48 × 3 = 210/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
2/36 = 2 × 4/36 × 4 = 8/144 - Add the two like fractions:
210/144 + 8/144 = 210 + 8/144 = 218/144 - 218/144 simplified gives 109/72
- So, 70/48 + 2/36 = 109/72
In mixed form: 137/72
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