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Add 64/5 and 70/48

1st number: 12 4/5, 2nd number: 1 22/48

64/5 + 70/48 is 1711/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    64/5 = 64 × 48/5 × 48 = 3072/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    70/48 = 70 × 5/48 × 5 = 350/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3072/240 + 350/240 = 3072 + 350/240 = 3422/240
  5. 3422/240 simplified gives 1711/120
  6. So, 64/5 + 70/48 = 1711/120
    In mixed form: 1431/120

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