Add 80/48 and 9/70
1st number: 1 32/48, 2nd number: 9/70
80/48 + 9/70 is 377/210.
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,
9/70 = 9 × 24/70 × 24 = 216/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2800/1680 + 216/1680 = 2800 + 216/1680 = 3016/1680 - 3016/1680 simplified gives 377/210
- So, 80/48 + 9/70 = 377/210
In mixed form: 1167/210
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