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Add 70/15 and 48/72

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 48/72

70/15 + 48/72 is 16/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 24 = 360,
   70/15 = 70 × 24/15 × 24 = 1680/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   48/72 = 48 × 5/72 × 5 = 240/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/360 + 240/360 = 1680 + 240/360 = 1920/360
5. 1920/360 simplified gives 16/3
6. So, 70/15 + 48/72 = 16/3
   In mixed form: 51/3

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