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Add 70/48 and 40/60

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 40/60

70/48 + 40/60 is 17/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   70/48 = 70 × 5/48 × 5 = 350/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   40/60 = 40 × 4/60 × 4 = 160/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/240 + 160/240 = 350 + 160/240 = 510/240
5. 510/240 simplified gives 17/8
6. So, 70/48 + 40/60 = 17/8
   In mixed form: 21/8

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