Add 70/84 and 27/48
70/84 + 27/48 is 67/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
70/84 = 70 × 4/84 × 4 = 280/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336 - Add the two like fractions:
280/336 + 189/336 = 280 + 189/336 = 469/336 - 469/336 simplified gives 67/48
- So, 70/84 + 27/48 = 67/48
In mixed form: 119/48
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