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Add 70/84 and 9/48

70/84 + 9/48 is 49/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   70/84 = 70 × 4/84 × 4 = 280/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/336 + 63/336 = 280 + 63/336 = 343/336
5. 343/336 simplified gives 49/48
6. So, 70/84 + 9/48 = 49/48
   In mixed form: 11/48

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