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Add 48/70 and 56/30

1^st number: 48/70, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

48/70 + 56/30 is 268/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   48/70 = 48 × 3/70 × 3 = 144/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   56/30 = 56 × 7/30 × 7 = 392/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/210 + 392/210 = 144 + 392/210 = 536/210
5. 536/210 simplified gives 268/105
6. So, 48/70 + 56/30 = 268/105
   In mixed form: 258/105

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