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Add 70/48 and 72/80

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 72/80

70/48 + 72/80 is 283/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 80 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 80 × 3 = 240,
   72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/240 + 216/240 = 350 + 216/240 = 566/240
5. 566/240 simplified gives 283/120
6. So, 70/48 + 72/80 = 283/120
   In mixed form: 243/120

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