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Add 70/50 and 48/63

1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 48/63

70/50 + 48/63 is 227/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
    70/50 = 70 × 63/50 × 63 = 4410/3150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
    48/63 = 48 × 50/63 × 50 = 2400/3150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/3150 + 2400/3150 = 4410 + 2400/3150 = 6810/3150
  5. 6810/3150 simplified gives 227/105
  6. So, 70/50 + 48/63 = 227/105
    In mixed form: 217/105

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