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Add 4/48 and 15/70

4/48 + 15/70 is 25/84.

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,
    4/48 = 4 × 35/48 × 35 = 140/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    15/70 = 15 × 24/70 × 24 = 360/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/1680 + 360/1680 = 140 + 360/1680 = 500/1680
  5. 500/1680 simplified gives 25/84
  6. So, 4/48 + 15/70 = 25/84

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