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Add 54/48 and 56/70

1st number: 1 6/48, 2nd number: 56/70

54/48 + 56/70 is 77/40.

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,
    54/48 = 54 × 35/48 × 35 = 1890/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    56/70 = 56 × 24/70 × 24 = 1344/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/1680 + 1344/1680 = 1890 + 1344/1680 = 3234/1680
  5. 3234/1680 simplified gives 77/40
  6. So, 54/48 + 56/70 = 77/40
    In mixed form: 137/40

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