Add 70/80 and 4/48
70/80 + 4/48 is 23/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
70/80 = 70 × 3/80 × 3 = 210/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
4/48 = 4 × 5/48 × 5 = 20/240 - Add the two like fractions:
210/240 + 20/240 = 210 + 20/240 = 230/240 - 230/240 simplified gives 23/24
- So, 70/80 + 4/48 = 23/24
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