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Add 48/49 and 70/30

1st number: 48/49, 2nd number: 2 10/30

48/49 + 70/30 is 487/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    48/49 = 48 × 30/49 × 30 = 1440/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    70/30 = 70 × 49/30 × 49 = 3430/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/1470 + 3430/1470 = 1440 + 3430/1470 = 4870/1470
  5. 4870/1470 simplified gives 487/147
  6. So, 48/49 + 70/30 = 487/147
    In mixed form: 346/147

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