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Add 70/48 and 50/21

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

70/48 + 50/21 is 215/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 21 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   70/48 = 70 × 7/48 × 7 = 490/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 16 = 336,
   50/21 = 50 × 16/21 × 16 = 800/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/336 + 800/336 = 490 + 800/336 = 1290/336
5. 1290/336 simplified gives 215/56
6. So, 70/48 + 50/21 = 215/56
   In mixed form: 347/56

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