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Add 3/48 and 84/70

1st number: 3/48, 2nd number: 1 14/70

3/48 + 84/70 is 101/80.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    3/48 = 3 × 35/48 × 35 = 105/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    84/70 = 84 × 24/70 × 24 = 2016/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/1680 + 2016/1680 = 105 + 2016/1680 = 2121/1680
  5. 2121/1680 simplified gives 101/80
  6. So, 3/48 + 84/70 = 101/80
    In mixed form: 121/80

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