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Add 70/7 and 27/48

1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 27/48

70/7 + 27/48 is 169/16.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
    70/7 = 70 × 48/7 × 48 = 3360/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    27/48 = 27 × 7/48 × 7 = 189/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3360/336 + 189/336 = 3360 + 189/336 = 3549/336
  5. 3549/336 simplified gives 169/16
  6. So, 70/7 + 27/48 = 169/16
    In mixed form: 109/16

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