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Add 10/35 and 45/48

10/35 + 45/48 is 137/112.

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  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    10/35 = 10 × 48/35 × 48 = 480/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    45/48 = 45 × 35/48 × 35 = 1575/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/1680 + 1575/1680 = 480 + 1575/1680 = 2055/1680
  5. 2055/1680 simplified gives 137/112
  6. So, 10/35 + 45/48 = 137/112
    In mixed form: 125/112

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