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Add 80/35 and 70/48

1^st number: 2 10/35, 2^nd number: 1 22/48

80/35 + 70/48 is 629/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
   80/35 = 80 × 48/35 × 48 = 3840/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
   70/48 = 70 × 35/48 × 35 = 2450/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3840/1680 + 2450/1680 = 3840 + 2450/1680 = 6290/1680
5. 6290/1680 simplified gives 629/168
6. So, 80/35 + 70/48 = 629/168
   In mixed form: 3125/168

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