Add 81/48 and 3/70
1st number: 1 33/48, 2nd number: 3/70
81/48 + 3/70 is 969/560.
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,
81/48 = 81 × 35/48 × 35 = 2835/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
3/70 = 3 × 24/70 × 24 = 72/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2835/1680 + 72/1680 = 2835 + 72/1680 = 2907/1680 - 2907/1680 simplified gives 969/560
- So, 81/48 + 3/70 = 969/560
In mixed form: 1409/560
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