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Add 80/48 and 70/18

1^st number: 1 32/48, 2^nd number: 3 16/18

80/48 + 70/18 is 50/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   80/48 = 80 × 3/48 × 3 = 240/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   70/18 = 70 × 8/18 × 8 = 560/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/144 + 560/144 = 240 + 560/144 = 800/144
5. 800/144 simplified gives 50/9
6. So, 80/48 + 70/18 = 50/9
   In mixed form: 55/9

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