Add 90/70 and 1/48
1st number: 1 20/70, 2nd number: 1/48
90/70 + 1/48 is 439/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
90/70 = 90 × 24/70 × 24 = 2160/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
1/48 = 1 × 35/48 × 35 = 35/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/1680 + 35/1680 = 2160 + 35/1680 = 2195/1680 - 2195/1680 simplified gives 439/336
- So, 90/70 + 1/48 = 439/336
In mixed form: 1103/336
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