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Add 48/28 and 70/10

1^st number: 1 20/28, 2^nd number: 7 0/10

48/28 + 70/10 is 61/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 10 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
   48/28 = 48 × 5/28 × 5 = 240/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
   70/10 = 70 × 14/10 × 14 = 980/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/140 + 980/140 = 240 + 980/140 = 1220/140
5. 1220/140 simplified gives 61/7
6. So, 48/28 + 70/10 = 61/7
   In mixed form: 85/7

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