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Add 70/42 and 48/80

1^st number: 1 28/42, 2^nd number: 48/80

70/42 + 48/80 is 34/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
   70/42 = 70 × 40/42 × 40 = 2800/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
   48/80 = 48 × 21/80 × 21 = 1008/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2800/1680 + 1008/1680 = 2800 + 1008/1680 = 3808/1680
5. 3808/1680 simplified gives 34/15
6. So, 70/42 + 48/80 = 34/15
   In mixed form: 24/15

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