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Add 8/48 and 5/70

8/48 + 5/70 is 5/21.

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,
    8/48 = 8 × 35/48 × 35 = 280/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    5/70 = 5 × 24/70 × 24 = 120/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/1680 + 120/1680 = 280 + 120/1680 = 400/1680
  5. 400/1680 simplified gives 5/21
  6. So, 8/48 + 5/70 = 5/21

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