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Add 28/70 and 25/48

28/70 + 25/48 is 221/240.

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,
    28/70 = 28 × 24/70 × 24 = 672/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    25/48 = 25 × 35/48 × 35 = 875/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/1680 + 875/1680 = 672 + 875/1680 = 1547/1680
  5. 1547/1680 simplified gives 221/240
  6. So, 28/70 + 25/48 = 221/240

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