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Add 48/70 and 40/56

48/70 + 40/56 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 56 is 280

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
    48/70 = 48 × 4/70 × 4 = 192/280
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
    40/56 = 40 × 5/56 × 5 = 200/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    192/280 + 200/280 = 192 + 200/280 = 392/280
  5. 392/280 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 48/70 + 40/56 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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