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Add 12/48 and 7/70

12/48 + 7/70 is 7/20.

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,
    12/48 = 12 × 35/48 × 35 = 420/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    7/70 = 7 × 24/70 × 24 = 168/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/1680 + 168/1680 = 420 + 168/1680 = 588/1680
  5. 588/1680 simplified gives 7/20
  6. So, 12/48 + 7/70 = 7/20

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