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Add 35/48 and 4/45

35/48 + 4/45 is 589/720.

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,
   35/48 = 35 × 15/48 × 15 = 525/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   4/45 = 4 × 16/45 × 16 = 64/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/720 + 64/720 = 525 + 64/720 = 589/720
5. So, 35/48 + 4/45 = 589/720

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