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Add 48/70 and 70/20

1st number: 48/70, 2nd number: 3 10/20

48/70 + 70/20 is 293/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
    48/70 = 48 × 2/70 × 2 = 96/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    70/20 = 70 × 7/20 × 7 = 490/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/140 + 490/140 = 96 + 490/140 = 586/140
  5. 586/140 simplified gives 293/70
  6. So, 48/70 + 70/20 = 293/70
    In mixed form: 413/70

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