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Add 70/48 and 50/3

1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 16 2/3

70/48 + 50/3 is 145/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 3 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    70/48 = 70 × 1/48 × 1 = 70/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
    50/3 = 50 × 16/3 × 16 = 800/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/48 + 800/48 = 70 + 800/48 = 870/48
  5. 870/48 simplified gives 145/8
  6. So, 70/48 + 50/3 = 145/8
    In mixed form: 181/8

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