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Add 72/48 and 25/70

1^st number: 1 24/48, 2^nd number: 25/70

72/48 + 25/70 is 13/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 70 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   72/48 = 72 × 35/48 × 35 = 2520/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   25/70 = 25 × 24/70 × 24 = 600/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/1680 + 600/1680 = 2520 + 600/1680 = 3120/1680
5. 3120/1680 simplified gives 13/7
6. So, 72/48 + 25/70 = 13/7
   In mixed form: 16/7

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