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Add 28/7 and 48/70

1st number: 4 0/7, 2nd number: 48/70

28/7 + 48/70 is 164/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
    28/7 = 28 × 10/7 × 10 = 280/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    48/70 = 48 × 1/70 × 1 = 48/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/70 + 48/70 = 280 + 48/70 = 328/70
  5. 328/70 simplified gives 164/35
  6. So, 28/7 + 48/70 = 164/35
    In mixed form: 424/35

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