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Add 21/48 and 70/7

1st number: 21/48, 2nd number: 10 0/7

21/48 + 70/7 is 167/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 7 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    21/48 = 21 × 7/48 × 7 = 147/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
    70/7 = 70 × 48/7 × 48 = 3360/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/336 + 3360/336 = 147 + 3360/336 = 3507/336
  5. 3507/336 simplified gives 167/16
  6. So, 21/48 + 70/7 = 167/16
    In mixed form: 107/16

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