Add 70/90 and 45/48
70/90 + 45/48 is 247/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 48 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
70/90 = 70 × 8/90 × 8 = 560/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
45/48 = 45 × 15/48 × 15 = 675/720 - Add the two like fractions:
560/720 + 675/720 = 560 + 675/720 = 1235/720 - 1235/720 simplified gives 247/144
- So, 70/90 + 45/48 = 247/144
In mixed form: 1103/144
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