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Add 15/70 and 50/48

1^st number: 15/70, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

15/70 + 50/48 is 211/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   15/70 = 15 × 24/70 × 24 = 360/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   50/48 = 50 × 35/48 × 35 = 1750/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/1680 + 1750/1680 = 360 + 1750/1680 = 2110/1680
5. 2110/1680 simplified gives 211/168
6. So, 15/70 + 50/48 = 211/168
   In mixed form: 143/168

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