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Add 10/48 and 70/45

1^st number: 10/48, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

10/48 + 70/45 is 127/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   10/48 = 10 × 15/48 × 15 = 150/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   70/45 = 70 × 16/45 × 16 = 1120/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/720 + 1120/720 = 150 + 1120/720 = 1270/720
5. 1270/720 simplified gives 127/72
6. So, 10/48 + 70/45 = 127/72
   In mixed form: 155/72

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