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Add 60/48 and 16/70

1st number: 1 12/48, 2nd number: 16/70

60/48 + 16/70 is 207/140.

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,
    60/48 = 60 × 35/48 × 35 = 2100/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    16/70 = 16 × 24/70 × 24 = 384/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/1680 + 384/1680 = 2100 + 384/1680 = 2484/1680
  5. 2484/1680 simplified gives 207/140
  6. So, 60/48 + 16/70 = 207/140
    In mixed form: 167/140

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