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Add 1/48 and 70/49

1st number: 1/48, 2nd number: 1 21/49

1/48 + 70/49 is 487/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    1/48 = 1 × 49/48 × 49 = 49/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
    70/49 = 70 × 48/49 × 48 = 3360/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/2352 + 3360/2352 = 49 + 3360/2352 = 3409/2352
  5. 3409/2352 simplified gives 487/336
  6. So, 1/48 + 70/49 = 487/336
    In mixed form: 1151/336

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