Add 70/48 and 9/7
1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 1 2/7
70/48 + 9/7 is 461/168.
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,
9/7 = 9 × 48/7 × 48 = 432/336 - Add the two like fractions:
490/336 + 432/336 = 490 + 432/336 = 922/336 - 922/336 simplified gives 461/168
- So, 70/48 + 9/7 = 461/168
In mixed form: 2125/168
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