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Add 45/36 and 48/70

1^st number: 1 9/36, 2^nd number: 48/70

45/36 + 48/70 is 271/140.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   45/36 = 45 × 35/36 × 35 = 1575/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
   48/70 = 48 × 18/70 × 18 = 864/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/1260 + 864/1260 = 1575 + 864/1260 = 2439/1260
5. 2439/1260 simplified gives 271/140
6. So, 45/36 + 48/70 = 271/140
   In mixed form: 1131/140

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