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Add 9/48 and 8/70

9/48 + 8/70 is 169/560.

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,
    9/48 = 9 × 35/48 × 35 = 315/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    8/70 = 8 × 24/70 × 24 = 192/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/1680 + 192/1680 = 315 + 192/1680 = 507/1680
  5. 507/1680 simplified gives 169/560
  6. So, 9/48 + 8/70 = 169/560

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