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Add 48/70 and 60/48

1st number: 48/70, 2nd number: 1 12/48

48/70 + 60/48 is 271/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    48/70 = 48 × 24/70 × 24 = 1152/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    60/48 = 60 × 35/48 × 35 = 2100/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1152/1680 + 2100/1680 = 1152 + 2100/1680 = 3252/1680
  5. 3252/1680 simplified gives 271/140
  6. So, 48/70 + 60/48 = 271/140
    In mixed form: 1131/140

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