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Add 48/9 and 72/70

1st number: 5 3/9, 2nd number: 1 2/70

48/9 + 72/70 is 668/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 70 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
    48/9 = 48 × 70/9 × 70 = 3360/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
    72/70 = 72 × 9/70 × 9 = 648/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3360/630 + 648/630 = 3360 + 648/630 = 4008/630
  5. 4008/630 simplified gives 668/105
  6. So, 48/9 + 72/70 = 668/105
    In mixed form: 638/105

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