Add 9/48 and 3/70
9/48 + 3/70 is 129/560.
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,
9/48 = 9 × 35/48 × 35 = 315/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
3/70 = 3 × 24/70 × 24 = 72/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
315/1680 + 72/1680 = 315 + 72/1680 = 387/1680 - 387/1680 simplified gives 129/560
- So, 9/48 + 3/70 = 129/560
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