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Add 36/70 and 48/45

1^st number: 36/70, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

36/70 + 48/45 is 166/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   36/70 = 36 × 9/70 × 9 = 324/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   48/45 = 48 × 14/45 × 14 = 672/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/630 + 672/630 = 324 + 672/630 = 996/630
5. 996/630 simplified gives 166/105
6. So, 36/70 + 48/45 = 166/105
   In mixed form: 161/105

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