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Add 20/70 and 35/48

20/70 + 35/48 is 341/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    20/70 = 20 × 24/70 × 24 = 480/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    35/48 = 35 × 35/48 × 35 = 1225/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/1680 + 1225/1680 = 480 + 1225/1680 = 1705/1680
  5. 1705/1680 simplified gives 341/336
  6. So, 20/70 + 35/48 = 341/336
    In mixed form: 15/336

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