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Add 70/48 and 63/84

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 63/84

70/48 + 63/84 is 53/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 84 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 84 × 4 = 336,
   63/84 = 63 × 4/84 × 4 = 252/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/336 + 252/336 = 490 + 252/336 = 742/336
5. 742/336 simplified gives 53/24
6. So, 70/48 + 63/84 = 53/24
   In mixed form: 25/24

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