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Add 70/48 and 63/30

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 2 3/30

70/48 + 63/30 is 427/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
   63/30 = 63 × 8/30 × 8 = 504/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/240 + 504/240 = 350 + 504/240 = 854/240
5. 854/240 simplified gives 427/120
6. So, 70/48 + 63/30 = 427/120
   In mixed form: 367/120

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