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Add 72/70 and 8/48

1^st number: 1 2/70, 2^nd number: 8/48

72/70 + 8/48 is 251/210.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 48 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   72/70 = 72 × 24/70 × 24 = 1728/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   8/48 = 8 × 35/48 × 35 = 280/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1728/1680 + 280/1680 = 1728 + 280/1680 = 2008/1680
5. 2008/1680 simplified gives 251/210
6. So, 72/70 + 8/48 = 251/210
   In mixed form: 141/210

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