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Add 48/49 and 70/60

1st number: 48/49, 2nd number: 1 10/60

48/49 + 70/60 is 631/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    48/49 = 48 × 60/49 × 60 = 2880/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    70/60 = 70 × 49/60 × 49 = 3430/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/2940 + 3430/2940 = 2880 + 3430/2940 = 6310/2940
  5. 6310/2940 simplified gives 631/294
  6. So, 48/49 + 70/60 = 631/294
    In mixed form: 243/294

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