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Add 48/70 and 5/3

1st number: 48/70, 2nd number: 1 2/3

48/70 + 5/3 is 247/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 3 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 3 × 70 = 210,
    5/3 = 5 × 70/3 × 70 = 350/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/210 + 350/210 = 144 + 350/210 = 494/210
  5. 494/210 simplified gives 247/105
  6. So, 48/70 + 5/3 = 247/105
    In mixed form: 237/105

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