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Add 45/35 and 48/60

1^st number: 1 10/35, 2^nd number: 48/60

45/35 + 48/60 is 73/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   45/35 = 45 × 12/35 × 12 = 540/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   48/60 = 48 × 7/60 × 7 = 336/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/420 + 336/420 = 540 + 336/420 = 876/420
5. 876/420 simplified gives 73/35
6. So, 45/35 + 48/60 = 73/35
   In mixed form: 23/35

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