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Add 48/5 and 8/70

1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 8/70

48/5 + 8/70 is 68/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 70 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    48/5 = 48 × 14/5 × 14 = 672/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
    8/70 = 8 × 1/70 × 1 = 8/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/70 + 8/70 = 672 + 8/70 = 680/70
  5. 680/70 simplified gives 68/7
  6. So, 48/5 + 8/70 = 68/7
    In mixed form: 95/7

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