Add 70/49 and 45/48
1st number: 1 21/49, 2nd number: 45/48
70/49 + 45/48 is 265/112.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
70/49 = 70 × 48/49 × 48 = 3360/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
45/48 = 45 × 49/48 × 49 = 2205/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
3360/2352 + 2205/2352 = 3360 + 2205/2352 = 5565/2352 - 5565/2352 simplified gives 265/112
- So, 70/49 + 45/48 = 265/112
In mixed form: 241/112
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