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Add 48/10 and 70/6

1st number: 4 8/10, 2nd number: 11 4/6

48/10 + 70/6 is 247/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    48/10 = 48 × 3/10 × 3 = 144/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    70/6 = 70 × 5/6 × 5 = 350/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/30 + 350/30 = 144 + 350/30 = 494/30
  5. 494/30 simplified gives 247/15
  6. So, 48/10 + 70/6 = 247/15
    In mixed form: 167/15

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