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Add 48/70 and 35/42

48/70 + 35/42 is 319/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 42 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 42 × 5 = 210,
    35/42 = 35 × 5/42 × 5 = 175/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/210 + 175/210 = 144 + 175/210 = 319/210
  5. So, 48/70 + 35/42 = 319/210
    In mixed form: 1109/210

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