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Add 10/48 and 2/70

10/48 + 2/70 is 199/840.

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,
    10/48 = 10 × 35/48 × 35 = 350/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    2/70 = 2 × 24/70 × 24 = 48/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/1680 + 48/1680 = 350 + 48/1680 = 398/1680
  5. 398/1680 simplified gives 199/840
  6. So, 10/48 + 2/70 = 199/840

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