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Add 48/12 and 7/70

1^st number: 4 0/12, 2^nd number: 7/70

48/12 + 7/70 is 41/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
   48/12 = 48 × 35/12 × 35 = 1680/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   7/70 = 7 × 6/70 × 6 = 42/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/420 + 42/420 = 1680 + 42/420 = 1722/420
5. 1722/420 simplified gives 41/10
6. So, 48/12 + 7/70 = 41/10
   In mixed form: 41/10

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