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Add 75/5 and 70/48

1^st number: 15 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 22/48

75/5 + 70/48 is 395/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
   75/5 = 75 × 48/5 × 48 = 3600/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   70/48 = 70 × 5/48 × 5 = 350/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3600/240 + 350/240 = 3600 + 350/240 = 3950/240
5. 3950/240 simplified gives 395/24
6. So, 75/5 + 70/48 = 395/24
   In mixed form: 1611/24

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