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Add 15/48 and 49/70

15/48 + 49/70 is 81/80.

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,
    15/48 = 15 × 35/48 × 35 = 525/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    49/70 = 49 × 24/70 × 24 = 1176/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/1680 + 1176/1680 = 525 + 1176/1680 = 1701/1680
  5. 1701/1680 simplified gives 81/80
  6. So, 15/48 + 49/70 = 81/80
    In mixed form: 11/80

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