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Add 48/7 and 28/10

1st number: 6 6/7, 2nd number: 2 8/10

48/7 + 28/10 is 338/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 10 = 70,
    48/7 = 48 × 10/7 × 10 = 480/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    28/10 = 28 × 7/10 × 7 = 196/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/70 + 196/70 = 480 + 196/70 = 676/70
  5. 676/70 simplified gives 338/35
  6. So, 48/7 + 28/10 = 338/35
    In mixed form: 923/35

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