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Add 70/35 and 60/48

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

70/35 + 60/48 is 13/4.

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,
   60/48 = 60 × 35/48 × 35 = 2100/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3360/1680 + 2100/1680 = 3360 + 2100/1680 = 5460/1680
5. 5460/1680 simplified gives 13/4
6. So, 70/35 + 60/48 = 13/4
   In mixed form: 31/4

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