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Add 90/48 and 70/14

1^st number: 1 42/48, 2^nd number: 5 0/14

90/48 + 70/14 is 55/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 14 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   90/48 = 90 × 7/48 × 7 = 630/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
   70/14 = 70 × 24/14 × 24 = 1680/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/336 + 1680/336 = 630 + 1680/336 = 2310/336
5. 2310/336 simplified gives 55/8
6. So, 90/48 + 70/14 = 55/8
   In mixed form: 67/8

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