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Add 70/48 and 50/9

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

70/48 + 50/9 is 505/72.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 9 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   70/48 = 70 × 3/48 × 3 = 210/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 16 = 144,
   50/9 = 50 × 16/9 × 16 = 800/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/144 + 800/144 = 210 + 800/144 = 1010/144
5. 1010/144 simplified gives 505/72
6. So, 70/48 + 50/9 = 505/72
   In mixed form: 71/72

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