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Add 70/48 and 70/72

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 70/72

70/48 + 70/72 is 175/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 72 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 72 × 2 = 144,
   70/72 = 70 × 2/72 × 2 = 140/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/144 + 140/144 = 210 + 140/144 = 350/144
5. 350/144 simplified gives 175/72
6. So, 70/48 + 70/72 = 175/72
   In mixed form: 231/72

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