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Add 70/18 and 48/21

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 2 6/21

70/18 + 48/21 is 389/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 21 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   70/18 = 70 × 7/18 × 7 = 490/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 6 = 126,
   48/21 = 48 × 6/21 × 6 = 288/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/126 + 288/126 = 490 + 288/126 = 778/126
5. 778/126 simplified gives 389/63
6. So, 70/18 + 48/21 = 389/63
   In mixed form: 611/63

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