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Add 70/48 and 9/80

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 9/80

70/48 + 9/80 is 377/240.

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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,
   9/80 = 9 × 3/80 × 3 = 27/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/240 + 27/240 = 350 + 27/240 = 377/240
5. So, 70/48 + 9/80 = 377/240
   In mixed form: 1137/240

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