Add 70/48 and 5/70
1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 5/70
70/48 + 5/70 is 257/168.
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,
5/70 = 5 × 24/70 × 24 = 120/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/1680 + 120/1680 = 2450 + 120/1680 = 2570/1680 - 2570/1680 simplified gives 257/168
- So, 70/48 + 5/70 = 257/168
In mixed form: 189/168
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