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Add 48/35 and 70/16

1^st number: 1 13/35, 2^nd number: 4 6/16

48/35 + 70/16 is 1609/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 16 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 16 = 560,
   48/35 = 48 × 16/35 × 16 = 768/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   70/16 = 70 × 35/16 × 35 = 2450/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/560 + 2450/560 = 768 + 2450/560 = 3218/560
5. 3218/560 simplified gives 1609/280
6. So, 48/35 + 70/16 = 1609/280
   In mixed form: 5209/280

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