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Add 1/35 and 48/45

1st number: 1/35, 2nd number: 1 3/45

1/35 + 48/45 is 23/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    1/35 = 1 × 9/35 × 9 = 9/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    48/45 = 48 × 7/45 × 7 = 336/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/315 + 336/315 = 9 + 336/315 = 345/315
  5. 345/315 simplified gives 23/21
  6. So, 1/35 + 48/45 = 23/21
    In mixed form: 12/21

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