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Add 70/15 and 48/24

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 2 0/24

70/15 + 48/24 is 20/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 8 = 120,
   70/15 = 70 × 8/15 × 8 = 560/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   48/24 = 48 × 5/24 × 5 = 240/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/120 + 240/120 = 560 + 240/120 = 800/120
5. 800/120 simplified gives 20/3
6. So, 70/15 + 48/24 = 20/3
   In mixed form: 62/3

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