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Add 70/48 and 30/60

1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 30/60

70/48 + 30/60 is 47/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 60 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    70/48 = 70 × 5/48 × 5 = 350/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
    30/60 = 30 × 4/60 × 4 = 120/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/240 + 120/240 = 350 + 120/240 = 470/240
  5. 470/240 simplified gives 47/24
  6. So, 70/48 + 30/60 = 47/24
    In mixed form: 123/24

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