Add 8/14 and 48/70
8/14 + 48/70 is 44/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
8/14 = 8 × 5/14 × 5 = 40/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
48/70 = 48 × 1/70 × 1 = 48/70 - Add the two like fractions:
40/70 + 48/70 = 40 + 48/70 = 88/70 - 88/70 simplified gives 44/35
- So, 8/14 + 48/70 = 44/35
In mixed form: 19/35
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