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Add 2/48 and 84/70

1^st number: 2/48, 2^nd number: 1 14/70

2/48 + 84/70 is 149/120.

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,
   2/48 = 2 × 35/48 × 35 = 70/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   84/70 = 84 × 24/70 × 24 = 2016/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/1680 + 2016/1680 = 70 + 2016/1680 = 2086/1680
5. 2086/1680 simplified gives 149/120
6. So, 2/48 + 84/70 = 149/120
   In mixed form: 129/120

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