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Add 15/48 and 70/14

1^st number: 15/48, 2^nd number: 5 0/14

15/48 + 70/14 is 85/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 14 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   15/48 = 15 × 7/48 × 7 = 105/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
   70/14 = 70 × 24/14 × 24 = 1680/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/336 + 1680/336 = 105 + 1680/336 = 1785/336
5. 1785/336 simplified gives 85/16
6. So, 15/48 + 70/14 = 85/16
   In mixed form: 55/16

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