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Add 48/4 and 70/72

1^st number: 12 0/4, 2^nd number: 70/72

48/4 + 70/72 is 467/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 18 = 72,
   48/4 = 48 × 18/4 × 18 = 864/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   70/72 = 70 × 1/72 × 1 = 70/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/72 + 70/72 = 864 + 70/72 = 934/72
5. 934/72 simplified gives 467/36
6. So, 48/4 + 70/72 = 467/36
   In mixed form: 1235/36

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