Add 70/60 and 45/48
1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 45/48
70/60 + 45/48 is 101/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
70/60 = 70 × 4/60 × 4 = 280/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240 - Add the two like fractions:
280/240 + 225/240 = 280 + 225/240 = 505/240 - 505/240 simplified gives 101/48
- So, 70/60 + 45/48 = 101/48
In mixed form: 25/48
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