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Add 48/32 and 70/84

1st number: 1 16/32, 2nd number: 70/84

48/32 + 70/84 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 84 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    48/32 = 48 × 21/32 × 21 = 1008/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    70/84 = 70 × 8/84 × 8 = 560/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/672 + 560/672 = 1008 + 560/672 = 1568/672
  5. 1568/672 simplified gives 7/3
  6. So, 48/32 + 70/84 = 7/3
    In mixed form: 21/3

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