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Add 70/15 and 24/48

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 24/48

70/15 + 24/48 is 31/6.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 16 = 240,
   70/15 = 70 × 16/15 × 16 = 1120/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   24/48 = 24 × 5/48 × 5 = 120/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/240 + 120/240 = 1120 + 120/240 = 1240/240
5. 1240/240 simplified gives 31/6
6. So, 70/15 + 24/48 = 31/6
   In mixed form: 51/6

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