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Add 70/48 and 98/63

1^st number: 1 22/48, 2^nd number: 1 35/63

70/48 + 98/63 is 217/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 63 is 1008
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1008
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 21 = 1008,
   70/48 = 70 × 21/48 × 21 = 1470/1008
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 16 = 1008,
   98/63 = 98 × 16/63 × 16 = 1568/1008
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/1008 + 1568/1008 = 1470 + 1568/1008 = 3038/1008
5. 3038/1008 simplified gives 217/72
6. So, 70/48 + 98/63 = 217/72
   In mixed form: 31/72

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