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Add 49/48 and 42/70

1^st number: 1 1/48, 2^nd number: 42/70

49/48 + 42/70 is 389/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   49/48 = 49 × 35/48 × 35 = 1715/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   42/70 = 42 × 24/70 × 24 = 1008/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1715/1680 + 1008/1680 = 1715 + 1008/1680 = 2723/1680
5. 2723/1680 simplified gives 389/240
6. So, 49/48 + 42/70 = 389/240
   In mixed form: 1149/240

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