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Add 70/48 and 8/30

1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 8/30

70/48 + 8/30 is 69/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
    8/30 = 8 × 8/30 × 8 = 64/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/240 + 64/240 = 350 + 64/240 = 414/240
  5. 414/240 simplified gives 69/40
  6. So, 70/48 + 8/30 = 69/40
    In mixed form: 129/40

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