Add 70/48 and 60/72
1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 60/72
70/48 + 60/72 is 55/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
70/48 = 70 × 3/48 × 3 = 210/144 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
60/72 = 60 × 2/72 × 2 = 120/144 - Add the two like fractions:
210/144 + 120/144 = 210 + 120/144 = 330/144 - 330/144 simplified gives 55/24
- So, 70/48 + 60/72 = 55/24
In mixed form: 27/24
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