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Add 3/70 and 60/48

1^st number: 3/70, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

3/70 + 60/48 is 181/140.

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,
   3/70 = 3 × 24/70 × 24 = 72/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   60/48 = 60 × 35/48 × 35 = 2100/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/1680 + 2100/1680 = 72 + 2100/1680 = 2172/1680
5. 2172/1680 simplified gives 181/140
6. So, 3/70 + 60/48 = 181/140
   In mixed form: 141/140

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