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Add 48/24 and 7/70

1^st number: 2 0/24, 2^nd number: 7/70

48/24 + 7/70 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 70 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   48/24 = 48 × 35/24 × 35 = 1680/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   7/70 = 7 × 12/70 × 12 = 84/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/840 + 84/840 = 1680 + 84/840 = 1764/840
5. 1764/840 simplified gives 21/10
6. So, 48/24 + 7/70 = 21/10
   In mixed form: 21/10

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