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Add 70/48 and 8/56

1st number: 1 22/48, 2nd number: 8/56

70/48 + 8/56 is 269/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 56 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    70/48 = 70 × 7/48 × 7 = 490/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
    8/56 = 8 × 6/56 × 6 = 48/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/336 + 48/336 = 490 + 48/336 = 538/336
  5. 538/336 simplified gives 269/168
  6. So, 70/48 + 8/56 = 269/168
    In mixed form: 1101/168

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