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Add 20/48 and 98/70

1st number: 20/48, 2nd number: 1 28/70

20/48 + 98/70 is 109/60.

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,
    20/48 = 20 × 35/48 × 35 = 700/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    98/70 = 98 × 24/70 × 24 = 2352/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/1680 + 2352/1680 = 700 + 2352/1680 = 3052/1680
  5. 3052/1680 simplified gives 109/60
  6. So, 20/48 + 98/70 = 109/60
    In mixed form: 149/60

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