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Add 48/21 and 36/45

1^st number: 2 6/21, 2^nd number: 36/45

48/21 + 36/45 is 108/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
   48/21 = 48 × 15/21 × 15 = 720/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   36/45 = 36 × 7/45 × 7 = 252/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/315 + 252/315 = 720 + 252/315 = 972/315
5. 972/315 simplified gives 108/35
6. So, 48/21 + 36/45 = 108/35
   In mixed form: 33/35

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