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Add 70/48 and 45/49

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 45/49

70/48 + 45/49 is 2795/1176.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   70/48 = 70 × 49/48 × 49 = 3430/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
   45/49 = 45 × 48/49 × 48 = 2160/2352
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/2352 + 2160/2352 = 3430 + 2160/2352 = 5590/2352
5. 5590/2352 simplified gives 2795/1176
6. So, 70/48 + 45/49 = 2795/1176
   In mixed form: 2443/1176

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