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Add 35/48 and 30/70

35/48 + 30/70 is 389/336.

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,
    35/48 = 35 × 35/48 × 35 = 1225/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    30/70 = 30 × 24/70 × 24 = 720/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/1680 + 720/1680 = 1225 + 720/1680 = 1945/1680
  5. 1945/1680 simplified gives 389/336
  6. So, 35/48 + 30/70 = 389/336
    In mixed form: 153/336

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