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Add 48/70 and 12/15

48/70 + 12/15 is 52/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 15 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    48/70 = 48 × 3/70 × 3 = 144/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    12/15 = 12 × 14/15 × 14 = 168/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/210 + 168/210 = 144 + 168/210 = 312/210
  5. 312/210 simplified gives 52/35
  6. So, 48/70 + 12/15 = 52/35
    In mixed form: 117/35

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