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Add 70/90 and 12/48

70/90 + 12/48 is 37/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 48 is 720

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
    70/90 = 70 × 8/90 × 8 = 560/720
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
    12/48 = 12 × 15/48 × 15 = 180/720
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/720 + 180/720 = 560 + 180/720 = 740/720
  5. 740/720 simplified gives 37/36
  6. So, 70/90 + 12/48 = 37/36
    In mixed form: 11/36

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