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Add 70/48 and 35/70

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 35/70

70/48 + 35/70 is 47/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   70/48 = 70 × 35/48 × 35 = 2450/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   35/70 = 35 × 24/70 × 24 = 840/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/1680 + 840/1680 = 2450 + 840/1680 = 3290/1680
5. 3290/1680 simplified gives 47/24
6. So, 70/48 + 35/70 = 47/24
   In mixed form: 123/24

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