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Add 35/24 and 48/45

1^st number: 1 11/24, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

35/24 + 48/45 is 101/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   35/24 = 35 × 15/24 × 15 = 525/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   48/45 = 48 × 8/45 × 8 = 384/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/360 + 384/360 = 525 + 384/360 = 909/360
5. 909/360 simplified gives 101/40
6. So, 35/24 + 48/45 = 101/40
   In mixed form: 221/40

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