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Add 70/80 and 30/48

70/80 + 30/48 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 80 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
    70/80 = 70 × 3/80 × 3 = 210/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    30/48 = 30 × 5/48 × 5 = 150/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/240 + 150/240 = 210 + 150/240 = 360/240
  5. 360/240 simplified gives 3/2
  6. So, 70/80 + 30/48 = 3/2
    In mixed form: 11/2

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