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Add 70/48 and 12/54

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 12/54

70/48 + 12/54 is 121/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   70/48 = 70 × 9/48 × 9 = 630/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   12/54 = 12 × 8/54 × 8 = 96/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/432 + 96/432 = 630 + 96/432 = 726/432
5. 726/432 simplified gives 121/72
6. So, 70/48 + 12/54 = 121/72
   In mixed form: 149/72

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