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Add 72/48 and 1/70

1st number: 1 24/48, 2nd number: 1/70

72/48 + 1/70 is 53/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    72/48 = 72 × 35/48 × 35 = 2520/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    1/70 = 1 × 24/70 × 24 = 24/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/1680 + 24/1680 = 2520 + 24/1680 = 2544/1680
  5. 2544/1680 simplified gives 53/35
  6. So, 72/48 + 1/70 = 53/35
    In mixed form: 118/35

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