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Add 70/54 and 24/48

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 24/48

70/54 + 24/48 is 97/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   70/54 = 70 × 8/54 × 8 = 560/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   24/48 = 24 × 9/48 × 9 = 216/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/432 + 216/432 = 560 + 216/432 = 776/432
5. 776/432 simplified gives 97/54
6. So, 70/54 + 24/48 = 97/54
   In mixed form: 143/54

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