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Add 48/7 and 63/70

1st number: 6 6/7, 2nd number: 63/70

48/7 + 63/70 is 543/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 70 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 70 × 1 = 70,
    63/70 = 63 × 1/70 × 1 = 63/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/70 + 63/70 = 480 + 63/70 = 543/70
  5. So, 48/7 + 63/70 = 543/70
    In mixed form: 753/70

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