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Add 70/36 and 24/48

1^st number: 1 34/36, 2^nd number: 24/48

70/36 + 24/48 is 22/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
   70/36 = 70 × 4/36 × 4 = 280/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   24/48 = 24 × 3/48 × 3 = 72/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/144 + 72/144 = 280 + 72/144 = 352/144
5. 352/144 simplified gives 22/9
6. So, 70/36 + 24/48 = 22/9
   In mixed form: 24/9

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