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Add 35/24 and 70/48

1^st number: 1 11/24, 2^nd number: 1 22/48

35/24 + 70/48 is 35/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   35/24 = 35 × 2/24 × 2 = 70/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   70/48 = 70 × 1/48 × 1 = 70/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/48 + 70/48 = 70 + 70/48 = 140/48
5. 140/48 simplified gives 35/12
6. So, 35/24 + 70/48 = 35/12
   In mixed form: 211/12

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