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Add 1/48 and 2/70

1/48 + 2/70 is 83/1680.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    1/48 = 1 × 35/48 × 35 = 35/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    2/70 = 2 × 24/70 × 24 = 48/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/1680 + 48/1680 = 35 + 48/1680 = 83/1680
  5. So, 1/48 + 2/70 = 83/1680

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