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Add 25/48 and 70/28

1st number: 25/48, 2nd number: 2 14/28

25/48 + 70/28 is 145/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 28 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    25/48 = 25 × 7/48 × 7 = 175/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    70/28 = 70 × 12/28 × 12 = 840/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/336 + 840/336 = 175 + 840/336 = 1015/336
  5. 1015/336 simplified gives 145/48
  6. So, 25/48 + 70/28 = 145/48
    In mixed form: 31/48

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