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Add 35/10 and 48/45

1st number: 3 5/10, 2nd number: 1 3/45

35/10 + 48/45 is 137/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    35/10 = 35 × 9/10 × 9 = 315/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    48/45 = 48 × 2/45 × 2 = 96/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/90 + 96/90 = 315 + 96/90 = 411/90
  5. 411/90 simplified gives 137/30
  6. So, 35/10 + 48/45 = 137/30
    In mixed form: 417/30

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