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Add 35/8 and 70/48

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 1 22/48

35/8 + 70/48 is 35/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   35/8 = 35 × 6/8 × 6 = 210/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   70/48 = 70 × 1/48 × 1 = 70/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/48 + 70/48 = 210 + 70/48 = 280/48
5. 280/48 simplified gives 35/6
6. So, 35/8 + 70/48 = 35/6
   In mixed form: 55/6

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