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Add 30/48 and 70/14

1st number: 30/48, 2nd number: 5 0/14

30/48 + 70/14 is 45/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 14 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
    70/14 = 70 × 24/14 × 24 = 1680/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/336 + 1680/336 = 210 + 1680/336 = 1890/336
  5. 1890/336 simplified gives 45/8
  6. So, 30/48 + 70/14 = 45/8
    In mixed form: 55/8

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