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Add 48/6 and 7/70

1st number: 8 0/6, 2nd number: 7/70

48/6 + 7/70 is 81/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    48/6 = 48 × 35/6 × 35 = 1680/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    7/70 = 7 × 3/70 × 3 = 21/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1680/210 + 21/210 = 1680 + 21/210 = 1701/210
  5. 1701/210 simplified gives 81/10
  6. So, 48/6 + 7/70 = 81/10
    In mixed form: 81/10

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