Add 70/54 and 30/48
1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 30/48
70/54 + 30/48 is 415/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
70/54 = 70 × 8/54 × 8 = 560/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
30/48 = 30 × 9/48 × 9 = 270/432 - Add the two like fractions:
560/432 + 270/432 = 560 + 270/432 = 830/432 - 830/432 simplified gives 415/216
- So, 70/54 + 30/48 = 415/216
In mixed form: 1199/216
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