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Add 90/48 and 80/70

1st number: 1 42/48, 2nd number: 1 10/70

90/48 + 80/70 is 169/56.

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,
    90/48 = 90 × 35/48 × 35 = 3150/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
    80/70 = 80 × 24/70 × 24 = 1920/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/1680 + 1920/1680 = 3150 + 1920/1680 = 5070/1680
  5. 5070/1680 simplified gives 169/56
  6. So, 90/48 + 80/70 = 169/56
    In mixed form: 31/56

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