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Add 70/49 and 20/48

1^st number: 1 21/49, 2^nd number: 20/48

70/49 + 20/48 is 155/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
   70/49 = 70 × 48/49 × 48 = 3360/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   20/48 = 20 × 49/48 × 49 = 980/2352
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3360/2352 + 980/2352 = 3360 + 980/2352 = 4340/2352
5. 4340/2352 simplified gives 155/84
6. So, 70/49 + 20/48 = 155/84
   In mixed form: 171/84

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