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Add 70/60 and 48/50

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 48/50

70/60 + 48/50 is 319/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   70/60 = 70 × 5/60 × 5 = 350/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   48/50 = 48 × 6/50 × 6 = 288/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/300 + 288/300 = 350 + 288/300 = 638/300
5. 638/300 simplified gives 319/150
6. So, 70/60 + 48/50 = 319/150
   In mixed form: 219/150

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