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Add 45/35 and 63/48

1st number: 1 10/35, 2nd number: 1 15/48

45/35 + 63/48 is 291/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 48 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    45/35 = 45 × 48/35 × 48 = 2160/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    63/48 = 63 × 35/48 × 35 = 2205/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/1680 + 2205/1680 = 2160 + 2205/1680 = 4365/1680
  5. 4365/1680 simplified gives 291/112
  6. So, 45/35 + 63/48 = 291/112
    In mixed form: 267/112

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