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Add 56/48 and 35/70

1st number: 1 8/48, 2nd number: 35/70

56/48 + 35/70 is 5/3.

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,
    56/48 = 56 × 35/48 × 35 = 1960/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    35/70 = 35 × 24/70 × 24 = 840/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/1680 + 840/1680 = 1960 + 840/1680 = 2800/1680
  5. 2800/1680 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 56/48 + 35/70 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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