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Add 7/48 and 90/70

1st number: 7/48, 2nd number: 1 20/70

7/48 + 90/70 is 481/336.

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,
    7/48 = 7 × 35/48 × 35 = 245/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    90/70 = 90 × 24/70 × 24 = 2160/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/1680 + 2160/1680 = 245 + 2160/1680 = 2405/1680
  5. 2405/1680 simplified gives 481/336
  6. So, 7/48 + 90/70 = 481/336
    In mixed form: 1145/336

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