Add 80/48 and 2/70
1st number: 1 32/48, 2nd number: 2/70
80/48 + 2/70 is 178/105.
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,
80/48 = 80 × 35/48 × 35 = 2800/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
2/70 = 2 × 24/70 × 24 = 48/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/1680 + 48/1680 = 2800 + 48/1680 = 2848/1680 - 2848/1680 simplified gives 178/105
- So, 80/48 + 2/70 = 178/105
In mixed form: 173/105
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