Add 70/48 and 3/49
1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 3/49
70/48 + 3/49 is 1787/1176.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
70/48 = 70 × 49/48 × 49 = 3430/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
3/49 = 3 × 48/49 × 48 = 144/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
3430/2352 + 144/2352 = 3430 + 144/2352 = 3574/2352 - 3574/2352 simplified gives 1787/1176
- So, 70/48 + 3/49 = 1787/1176
In mixed form: 1611/1176
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