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Add 50/48 and 2/70

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

50/48 + 2/70 is 899/840.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    50/48 = 50 × 35/48 × 35 = 1750/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    2/70 = 2 × 24/70 × 24 = 48/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/1680 + 48/1680 = 1750 + 48/1680 = 1798/1680
  5. 1798/1680 simplified gives 899/840
  6. So, 50/48 + 2/70 = 899/840
    In mixed form: 159/840

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