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Add 70/48 and 42/10

1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 4 2/10

70/48 + 42/10 is 679/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 10 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 10 × 24 = 240,
    42/10 = 42 × 24/10 × 24 = 1008/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/240 + 1008/240 = 350 + 1008/240 = 1358/240
  5. 1358/240 simplified gives 679/120
  6. So, 70/48 + 42/10 = 679/120
    In mixed form: 579/120

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