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Add 48/70 and 80/24

1^st number: 48/70, 2^nd number: 3 8/24

48/70 + 80/24 is 422/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 24 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 12 = 840,
   48/70 = 48 × 12/70 × 12 = 576/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
   80/24 = 80 × 35/24 × 35 = 2800/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/840 + 2800/840 = 576 + 2800/840 = 3376/840
5. 3376/840 simplified gives 422/105
6. So, 48/70 + 80/24 = 422/105
   In mixed form: 42/105

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