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Add 1/48 and 84/70

1st number: 1/48, 2nd number: 1 14/70

1/48 + 84/70 is 293/240.

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,
    84/70 = 84 × 24/70 × 24 = 2016/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/1680 + 2016/1680 = 35 + 2016/1680 = 2051/1680
  5. 2051/1680 simplified gives 293/240
  6. So, 1/48 + 84/70 = 293/240
    In mixed form: 153/240

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