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Add 70/30 and 49/48

1^st number: 2 10/30, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

70/30 + 49/48 is 161/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   70/30 = 70 × 8/30 × 8 = 560/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   49/48 = 49 × 5/48 × 5 = 245/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/240 + 245/240 = 560 + 245/240 = 805/240
5. 805/240 simplified gives 161/48
6. So, 70/30 + 49/48 = 161/48
   In mixed form: 317/48

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