Add 70/48 and 2/40
1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 2/40
70/48 + 2/40 is 181/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 40 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 40 × 6 = 240,
2/40 = 2 × 6/40 × 6 = 12/240 - Add the two like fractions:
350/240 + 12/240 = 350 + 12/240 = 362/240 - 362/240 simplified gives 181/120
- So, 70/48 + 2/40 = 181/120
In mixed form: 161/120
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