Add 8/48 and 20/70
8/48 + 20/70 is 19/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
8/48 = 8 × 35/48 × 35 = 280/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
20/70 = 20 × 24/70 × 24 = 480/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
280/1680 + 480/1680 = 280 + 480/1680 = 760/1680 - 760/1680 simplified gives 19/42
- So, 8/48 + 20/70 = 19/42
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