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Add 48/70 and 20/54

48/70 + 20/54 is 998/945.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 54 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    48/70 = 48 × 27/70 × 27 = 1296/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    20/54 = 20 × 35/54 × 35 = 700/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1296/1890 + 700/1890 = 1296 + 700/1890 = 1996/1890
  5. 1996/1890 simplified gives 998/945
  6. So, 48/70 + 20/54 = 998/945
    In mixed form: 153/945

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