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Add 45/35 and 90/48

1^st number: 1 10/35, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

45/35 + 90/48 is 177/56.

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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,
   90/48 = 90 × 35/48 × 35 = 3150/1680
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/1680 + 3150/1680 = 2160 + 3150/1680 = 5310/1680
5. 5310/1680 simplified gives 177/56
6. So, 45/35 + 90/48 = 177/56
   In mixed form: 39/56

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