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Add 70/18 and 84/48

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 1 36/48

70/18 + 84/48 is 203/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   70/18 = 70 × 8/18 × 8 = 560/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   84/48 = 84 × 3/48 × 3 = 252/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/144 + 252/144 = 560 + 252/144 = 812/144
5. 812/144 simplified gives 203/36
6. So, 70/18 + 84/48 = 203/36
   In mixed form: 523/36

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