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Add 70/5 and 6/48

1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 6/48

70/5 + 6/48 is 113/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    70/5 = 70 × 48/5 × 48 = 3360/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    6/48 = 6 × 5/48 × 5 = 30/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3360/240 + 30/240 = 3360 + 30/240 = 3390/240
  5. 3390/240 simplified gives 113/8
  6. So, 70/5 + 6/48 = 113/8
    In mixed form: 141/8

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