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Add 48/3 and 7/70

1st number: 16 0/3, 2nd number: 7/70

48/3 + 7/70 is 161/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    48/3 = 48 × 70/3 × 70 = 3360/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    7/70 = 7 × 3/70 × 3 = 21/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3360/210 + 21/210 = 3360 + 21/210 = 3381/210
  5. 3381/210 simplified gives 161/10
  6. So, 48/3 + 7/70 = 161/10
    In mixed form: 161/10

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