Add 70/48 and 35/45
1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 35/45
70/48 + 35/45 is 161/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
70/48 = 70 × 15/48 × 15 = 1050/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
35/45 = 35 × 16/45 × 16 = 560/720 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/720 + 560/720 = 1050 + 560/720 = 1610/720 - 1610/720 simplified gives 161/72
- So, 70/48 + 35/45 = 161/72
In mixed form: 217/72
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