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Add 28/21 and 48/70

1st number: 1 7/21, 2nd number: 48/70

28/21 + 48/70 is 212/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    28/21 = 28 × 10/21 × 10 = 280/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    48/70 = 48 × 3/70 × 3 = 144/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/210 + 144/210 = 280 + 144/210 = 424/210
  5. 424/210 simplified gives 212/105
  6. So, 28/21 + 48/70 = 212/105
    In mixed form: 22/105

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