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Add 84/48 and 10/70

1^st number: 1 36/48, 2^nd number: 10/70

84/48 + 10/70 is 53/28.

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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,
   84/48 = 84 × 35/48 × 35 = 2940/1680
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 24 = 1680,
   10/70 = 10 × 24/70 × 24 = 240/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2940/1680 + 240/1680 = 2940 + 240/1680 = 3180/1680
5. 3180/1680 simplified gives 53/28
6. So, 84/48 + 10/70 = 53/28
   In mixed form: 125/28

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