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Add 45/36 and 48/49

1^st number: 1 9/36, 2^nd number: 48/49

45/36 + 48/49 is 437/196.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   45/36 = 45 × 49/36 × 49 = 2205/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   48/49 = 48 × 36/49 × 36 = 1728/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/1764 + 1728/1764 = 2205 + 1728/1764 = 3933/1764
5. 3933/1764 simplified gives 437/196
6. So, 45/36 + 48/49 = 437/196
   In mixed form: 245/196

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