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Add 2/48 and 9/70

2/48 + 9/70 is 143/840.

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,
    2/48 = 2 × 35/48 × 35 = 70/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    9/70 = 9 × 24/70 × 24 = 216/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/1680 + 216/1680 = 70 + 216/1680 = 286/1680
  5. 286/1680 simplified gives 143/840
  6. So, 2/48 + 9/70 = 143/840

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