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Add 70/15 and 45/48

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 45/48

70/15 + 45/48 is 269/48.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/240 + 225/240 = 1120 + 225/240 = 1345/240
5. 1345/240 simplified gives 269/48
6. So, 70/15 + 45/48 = 269/48
   In mixed form: 529/48

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