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Add 48/84 and 70/7

1^st number: 48/84, 2^nd number: 10 0/7

48/84 + 70/7 is 74/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 7 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   48/84 = 48 × 1/84 × 1 = 48/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
   70/7 = 70 × 12/7 × 12 = 840/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/84 + 840/84 = 48 + 840/84 = 888/84
5. 888/84 simplified gives 74/7
6. So, 48/84 + 70/7 = 74/7
   In mixed form: 104/7

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