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Add 48/8 and 70/84

1^st number: 6 0/8, 2^nd number: 70/84

48/8 + 70/84 is 41/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   48/8 = 48 × 21/8 × 21 = 1008/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   70/84 = 70 × 2/84 × 2 = 140/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/168 + 140/168 = 1008 + 140/168 = 1148/168
5. 1148/168 simplified gives 41/6
6. So, 48/8 + 70/84 = 41/6
   In mixed form: 65/6

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