Add 70/48 and 6/7
1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 6/7
70/48 + 6/7 is 389/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 7 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
70/48 = 70 × 7/48 × 7 = 490/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
6/7 = 6 × 48/7 × 48 = 288/336 - Add the two like fractions:
490/336 + 288/336 = 490 + 288/336 = 778/336 - 778/336 simplified gives 389/168
- So, 70/48 + 6/7 = 389/168
In mixed form: 253/168
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