Add 90/70 and 15/48
1st number: 1 20/70, 2nd number: 15/48
90/70 + 15/48 is 179/112.
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,
15/48 = 15 × 35/48 × 35 = 525/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2160/1680 + 525/1680 = 2160 + 525/1680 = 2685/1680 - 2685/1680 simplified gives 179/112
- So, 90/70 + 15/48 = 179/112
In mixed form: 167/112
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