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Add 70/20 and 9/48

1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 9/48

70/20 + 9/48 is 59/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
    70/20 = 70 × 12/20 × 12 = 840/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    9/48 = 9 × 5/48 × 5 = 45/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/240 + 45/240 = 840 + 45/240 = 885/240
  5. 885/240 simplified gives 59/16
  6. So, 70/20 + 9/48 = 59/16
    In mixed form: 311/16

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