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Add 48/12 and 70/36

1^st number: 4 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 34/36

48/12 + 70/36 is 107/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   48/12 = 48 × 3/12 × 3 = 144/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   70/36 = 70 × 1/36 × 1 = 70/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/36 + 70/36 = 144 + 70/36 = 214/36
5. 214/36 simplified gives 107/18
6. So, 48/12 + 70/36 = 107/18
   In mixed form: 517/18

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