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Add 70/21 and 25/48

1^st number: 3 7/21, 2^nd number: 25/48

70/21 + 25/48 is 185/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
   70/21 = 70 × 16/21 × 16 = 1120/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   25/48 = 25 × 7/48 × 7 = 175/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/336 + 175/336 = 1120 + 175/336 = 1295/336
5. 1295/336 simplified gives 185/48
6. So, 70/21 + 25/48 = 185/48
   In mixed form: 341/48

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