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Add 70/48 and 42/70

1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 42/70

70/48 + 42/70 is 247/120.

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,
    70/48 = 70 × 35/48 × 35 = 2450/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    42/70 = 42 × 24/70 × 24 = 1008/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/1680 + 1008/1680 = 2450 + 1008/1680 = 3458/1680
  5. 3458/1680 simplified gives 247/120
  6. So, 70/48 + 42/70 = 247/120
    In mixed form: 27/120

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