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Add 7/48 and 18/70

7/48 + 18/70 is 677/1680.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   7/48 = 7 × 35/48 × 35 = 245/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   18/70 = 18 × 24/70 × 24 = 432/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/1680 + 432/1680 = 245 + 432/1680 = 677/1680
5. So, 7/48 + 18/70 = 677/1680

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