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Add 70/5 and 7/48

1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 7/48

70/5 + 7/48 is 679/48.

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,
    7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3360/240 + 35/240 = 3360 + 35/240 = 3395/240
  5. 3395/240 simplified gives 679/48
  6. So, 70/5 + 7/48 = 679/48
    In mixed form: 147/48

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