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Add 70/48 and 50/27

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 1 23/27

70/48 + 50/27 is 715/216.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 27 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 27 × 16 = 432,
   50/27 = 50 × 16/27 × 16 = 800/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/432 + 800/432 = 630 + 800/432 = 1430/432
5. 1430/432 simplified gives 715/216
6. So, 70/48 + 50/27 = 715/216
   In mixed form: 367/216

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