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Add 96/5 and 70/48

1^st number: 19 1/5, 2^nd number: 1 22/48

96/5 + 70/48 is 2479/120.

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,
   96/5 = 96 × 48/5 × 48 = 4608/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   70/48 = 70 × 5/48 × 5 = 350/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4608/240 + 350/240 = 4608 + 350/240 = 4958/240
5. 4958/240 simplified gives 2479/120
6. So, 96/5 + 70/48 = 2479/120
   In mixed form: 2079/120

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