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Add 70/35 and 6/48

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 6/48

70/35 + 6/48 is 17/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
   70/35 = 70 × 48/35 × 48 = 3360/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   6/48 = 6 × 35/48 × 35 = 210/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3360/1680 + 210/1680 = 3360 + 210/1680 = 3570/1680
5. 3570/1680 simplified gives 17/8
6. So, 70/35 + 6/48 = 17/8
   In mixed form: 21/8

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