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Add 70/48 and 27/28

1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 27/28

70/48 + 27/28 is 407/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 28 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    70/48 = 70 × 7/48 × 7 = 490/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
    27/28 = 27 × 12/28 × 12 = 324/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/336 + 324/336 = 490 + 324/336 = 814/336
  5. 814/336 simplified gives 407/168
  6. So, 70/48 + 27/28 = 407/168
    In mixed form: 271/168

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